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C506 LFF

1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,940 mi
Last recorded84,940 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D114,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC506 LFF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 84,940 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,506 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 84,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front doorsteps corroded

Both front king pins slight play

Both front upper inner arches are holed and corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi slight blow

Nearside Front Headlight lens is slightly corroded

Offside Front Both tyre walls slightly disfigured

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front ball join (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

steering box has slight leak

Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,369 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 8,269 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,283 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 81,880 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 81,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

smoke reading only just met limits

Pass 22 Jun 2017 89,612 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,684 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,914 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,660 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,248 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 76,801 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,085 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 74,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 73,900 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 73,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 73,175 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Oct 2005 72,151 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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C506 LFF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 114,901 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 C506 LFF, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C506 LFF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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