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C825 PFW

1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Green Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,630 mi
Last recorded74,630 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D114,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC825 PFW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 74,630 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside step holed outwith prescribed area

bulkhead corroded

engine white smoke

nearside top marker inop

Fail 17 Oct 2015 74,261 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside step holed outwith prescribed area

bulkhead corroded

engine white smoke

nearside top marker inop

Pass 3 Sep 2011 74,611 miles

ADVISORY OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHT PITTING

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 74,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

7 pin plug insecure

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no plate faded

offside front seat missing

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 72,812 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 69,927 miles

all brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Dec 2007 69,927 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2006 67,403 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 67,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 65,459 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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C825 PFW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Green with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C825 PFW, 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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C825 PFW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 26 June 1986.

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