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D578 SPU

1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,213 mi
Last recorded101,213 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D114,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD578 SPU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 101,213 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 101,213 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 101,073 miles

n/s o/s rear outer riggers has some corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2005 100,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D578 SPU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D578 SPU, 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 D578 SPU registered?

D578 SPU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 28 November 1986.

Is D578 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D578 SPU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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