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D490 UVO

1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,449 mi
Last recorded97,449 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D95,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD490 UVO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 97,449 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under passenger seat (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under drivers seat. (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 97,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under passenger seat (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under drivers seat. (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 97,097 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 96,951 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 96,951 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 96,807 miles

Front brake pipes corroded both sides pf vehicle

Nearside Front Lower door panel corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various parts of body corroded

Fail 18 May 2023 96,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front brake pipes corroded both sides pf vehicle

Nearside Front Lower door panel corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various parts of body corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

variuse parts of body corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 96,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

variuse parts of body corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,735 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 96,730 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,915 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 95,901 miles

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

brake warning light flashing on dash

Fail 13 Aug 2012 95,886 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake warning light flashing on dash

Pass 16 Jul 2011 95,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 93,840 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 91,254 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 90,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 90,341 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 88,411 miles

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

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

advise all front metal brake pipes slightley corroded

advise rear metal brake pipes across axle slightley corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2007 88,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise all front metal brake pipes slightley corroded

advise rear metal brake pipes across axle slightley corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2006 86,856 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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D490 UVO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 95,775 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 D490 UVO, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D490 UVO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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