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C210 DJO

1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Cream Petrol 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,357 mi
Last recorded173,357 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D101,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC210 DJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 173,357 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 169,460 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 165,055 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 157,250 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 157,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 149,052 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 139,986 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 132,517 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 123,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 115,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

sticker outside swept area

Pass 1 Aug 2016 107,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 107,463 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,432 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 94,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 May 2014 94,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 25 May 2013 93,271 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 92,907 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 92,683 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 92,296 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 91,988 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 91,602 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 91,118 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 90,454 miles

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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C210 DJO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Cream with a 2,404cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 101,251 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 C210 DJO, 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 41 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 C210 DJO registered?

C210 DJO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is C210 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C210 DJO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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