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C954 GOO

1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

226,230 mi
Last recorded226,230 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D101,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC954 GOO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2009 226,230 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust clamp poor

corrosion all wheel arches

holes in front footwells and o/s/f step

n/s seat belt stalk poor

Pass 29 Aug 2008 218,866 miles

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

rear suspension mountings slight corrosion

side sills and outriggers corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2008 218,866 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

radiator insecure n/s lower mount

rear suspension mountings slight corrosion

side sills and outriggers corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2007 210,240 miles

drag link ends slight play & boots split,front pads low,n/s rear parking brake low performance

Fail 25 Aug 2007 210,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drag link ends slight play & boots split,front pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2006 203,832 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 203,832 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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C954 GOO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 C954 GOO, 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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C954 GOO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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