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D524 POA

1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,938 mi
Last recorded148,938 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D95,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD524 POA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 148,938 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear body trim adrift

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step box corroded underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

air cleaner box mounting rubbers adrift

push buttons for horn and washers fitted to dash

radiator mounting brackets adrift from radiator

Fail 9 Sep 2025 148,934 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 148,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 148,831 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 147,618 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 147,300 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 146,879 miles

brake pipes corroded

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

passanger front seat missing

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 21 May 2018 146,878 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pipes corroded

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

passanger front seat missing

rear tyres worn on outer edges

throttle sticks

Pass 4 Aug 2016 146,717 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 146,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015
Pass 1 Jul 2014 155,623 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 139,797 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 129,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

advanced corrossion detected at front panel section in non prescribed area .

corrossion detected at both sides front wing sections

exhaust system deteriorated .

Pass 12 Jan 2012 137,810 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 130,402 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 130,288 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perished but no cords visable

Pass 15 Oct 2009 121,197 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 121,195 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 120,051 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 120,051 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 118,847 miles

cut in offside front outer tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2006 117,738 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 117,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 113,691 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 22 Jun 2005 113,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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D524 POA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D524 POA, 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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What year was D524 POA registered?

D524 POA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 8 April 1987.

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The MOT history for D524 POA shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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