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D171 FYO

1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Yellow Diesel 1404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,690 mi
Last recorded153,690 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD171 FYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,404cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2007 153,690 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 153,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 148,999 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 148,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

brake pedal antislip worn

chips to screen

nearside rear back plate damp

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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D171 FYO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Yellow with a 1,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D171 FYO, 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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What year was D171 FYO registered?

D171 FYO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 16 September 1986.

Is D171 FYO safe to buy?

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