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C902 BWS

1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

107,294 mi
Last recorded107,294 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D114,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC902 BWS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 107,294 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front step, ares corodded

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both inner sills corodded

both rear outriggers corodded

center spring outrigger coredded

o/s/f inner wing top area coroded (but solid)

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed/

slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Fail 31 Jul 2015 107,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front step, ares corodded

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both inner sills corodded

both rear outriggers corodded

center spring outrigger coredded

o/s/f inner wing top area coroded (but solid)

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed/

slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both center/rear outriggers corodded

both front step areas corodded

both rear inner sill areas cotrodded

both rear outriggers corodded

slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Fail 7 Aug 2014 105,086 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both center/rear outriggers corodded

both front step areas corodded

both rear inner sill areas cotrodded

both rear outriggers corodded

slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Pass 19 Aug 2013 101,875 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on both front side steps

corrosion on rear out riggers

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 101,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on both front side steps

corrosion on rear out riggers

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,524 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 98,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear (4) outriggers rotten

Pass 15 Aug 2011 95,877 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

scattered corossion arounr rear outriggers

Fail 15 Aug 2011 95,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

scattered corossion arounr rear outriggers

Pass 16 Aug 2010 92,492 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 92,492 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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 20 Aug 2009 89,468 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 22 Aug 2008 86,458 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 86,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 82,830 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 80,825 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 80,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 78,836 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 78,816 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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C902 BWS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 C902 BWS, 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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C902 BWS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 19 February 1986.

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