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C533 RDL

1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Beige Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

95,932 mi
Last recorded95,932 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D101,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC533 RDL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,932 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 95,728 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead area by servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area by leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,247 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bad cracks on tyre tread

Fail 21 Mar 2019 91,493 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several splits in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 91,493 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several splits in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,663 miles

Slight leak from exhaust front flex

Fail 20 Mar 2018 88,663 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Slight leak from exhaust front flex

Pass 4 May 2017 87,048 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear small cracks in tyre tread.

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

Fail 28 Apr 2017 87,047 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear small cracks in tyre tread.

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2016 85,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 85,209 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 83,281 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,860 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 80,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,723 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 79,723 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear shockabsorbers weak..

Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,653 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 79,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,619 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,526 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 75,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sharp bolt close to handbrake risk of cut hand

Pass 16 Sep 2008 73,712 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 72,373 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 71,758 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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C533 RDL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Beige with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C533 RDL, 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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C533 RDL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 21 August 1985.

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