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C629 PRA

1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,098 mi
Last recorded133,098 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC629 PRA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 133,098 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 132,622 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 132,441 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 132,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 132,068 miles

front exhaust slight blow

Pass 9 Jun 2015 131,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 130,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 130,897 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 129,814 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 128,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 128,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 126,807 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

box section under o/s step rusted

lift in o/s king pin

several brake pipe clips damaged

slight hop on brake application

Fail 10 May 2011 126,807 miles

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

box section under o/s step rusted

lift in o/s king pin

several brake pipe clips damaged

slight hop on brake application

Pass 22 Apr 2010 126,116 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chassis in both front wheel arches corrroded been repaired and covered in underseal

n/s/f tyre staring to crack

slight blurr on o/s headlamp pattern

underside of painted and previous welds covered over and unable to fully assess repairs

Pass 11 May 2009 123,121 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 122,400 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 122,378 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 121,760 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 120,698 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 120,697 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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C629 PRA is a 1986 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 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 C629 PRA, 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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C629 PRA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 8 May 1986.

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