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C649 DRJ

1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Yellow Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,961 mi
Last recorded151,961 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC649 DRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 151,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

centre floor corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2025 151,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 151,808 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 151,553 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 151,129 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to rear flexy hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Rear crossmember. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 150,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 149,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 149,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 147,943 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 147,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 14,721 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 146,329 miles

exhaust system corroded slight corrossion on brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2008 146,304 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 146,009 miles

all body panels at rear very corroded

both front door steps in poor condition

both rear indicators dim

cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall

exhaust blowing at rear

offside headlamp dim

offside rear outrigger in poor condition

play in both front king pins

play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jun 2007 146,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

all body panels at rear corroded

both front door steps in poor condition

both rear indicators dim

cuts in offside rear tyre side wall

exhaust blowing at rear

offside headlamp dim

offside rear out rigger corroded

play in both front king pins

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2006 145,500 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked †offside nearside headlamp reflectors worn †slight play in offside front wheel bearing †corrossion inside of offside rear wheel arch

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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C649 DRJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Yellow with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C649 DRJ, 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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C649 DRJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 14 April 1986.

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