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C851 BKH

1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,553 mi
Last recorded98,553 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D101,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC851 BKH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 98,553 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front king pins slight play

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 94,821 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

radiator leaking slightly

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 90,660 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 85,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 85,538 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 80,953 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside surface corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2020 79,051 miles

Both rear tyres are deteriorated with small cracks

Hazard warning switch in-op till operated a few times

O/s/f wheel has slight restriction to free movement

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around lower steering column mount and under bonnet (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 79,051 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are deteriorated with small cracks

Hazard warning switch in-op till operated a few times

O/s/f wheel has slight restriction to free movement

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around lower steering column mount and under bonnet (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 786,918 miles

Corrosion above steering box not prescribed area

Fog lamp in-op till tapped

N/s dip beam pattern poor

O/s door side step slight corrosion

O/s/f wheel has slight restriction in free movement

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 bulb of 2 in one unit in-op (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 78,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion above steering box not prescribed area

Fog lamp in-op till tapped

N/s dip beam pattern poor

O/s door side step slight corrosion

O/s/f wheel has slight restriction in free movement

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 bulb of 2 in one unit in-op (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 77,526 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Rear service brake weak

Pass 17 May 2016 76,781 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 76,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 76,112 miles

n/s/f tyre out of shape

Pass 9 May 2014 74,825 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Brake pedal travel poor

Pass 15 May 2013 73,605 miles

brake pedle spongy when running

n/s/f tyre is badly perished

temp fuel cap fitted non locking type

Pass 4 May 2012 72,356 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2012 72,356 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2011 69,019 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,405 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,866 miles

all brake pipes fgreased . slight damage to front plate

Pass 21 Mar 2008 67,405 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 66,694 miles

n/s/r footbrake slightly down on performance

Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,456 miles

o/s/f tyre outer wall perished slightly

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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C851 BKH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 C851 BKH, 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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C851 BKH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 21 August 1985.

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