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C645 JWJ

1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,129 mi
Last recorded172,129 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D114,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC645 JWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 172,129 miles

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

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

rusting on bodywork along sill bottoms.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 172,098 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 169,131 miles

slight corrosion on off side rear inner sill

Fail 14 Sep 2009 169,129 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 167,268 miles

corosion at both steps to wheel arches

corosion at o/s/r inner sill unable to acces due to amount of filler

Fail 16 Sep 2008 167,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

corosion at both steps to wheel arches

corosion at o/s/r inner sill unable to acces due to amount of filler

Fail 19 Sep 2007 163,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 163,386 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 159,272 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 159,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 153,556 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 153,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C645 JWJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C645 JWJ, 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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C645 JWJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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