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BBW 183Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,310 mi
Last recorded73,310 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D100,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBW 183Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 73,310 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 72,472 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 70,892 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 70,892 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 207 D?

Based on 7,106 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 416
fog lamp not working 349
Brake pipe excessively corroded 302
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 261
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 219
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BBW 183Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 100,728 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 207 D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBW 183Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 207 D typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBW 183Y registered?

BBW 183Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 8 March 1983.

Is BBW 183Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBW 183Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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