MOT Status
ValidMileage
88,101 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
washers poor
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded hole below servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside side repeater inop
brake pipes corroding
wipers slow
Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under drivers door sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake grabbing slightly front slightly binding (1.2.1 (c))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
both front suspension arms and ball joint contaminated with grease
front cross member corroded below the radiator
leaf springs corroded
rear differential leaking
vehicle has general rust and corrosion under neath over all
all steel brake pipes at rear need cleaning and greaseing
all 4 tyres badly cracked 195/14c
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
all tyres cracking on sidewalls
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 207 D?
Based on 7,106 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C252 MAU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 C252 MAU, 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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C252 MAU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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