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D653 GFH

1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,636 mi
Last recorded112,636 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D95,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD653 GFH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 112,636 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crossmember in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 112,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crossmember in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 112,018 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BULKHEAD (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 111,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 111,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working stop lights and rear position lights all operate from either control. Major wiring fault. (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 111,389 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 109,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 109,724 miles

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

Central Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear body strap (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 108,690 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,977 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 107,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 106,850 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,181 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened u bolts excessively corroded (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened no cracks visable (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened u bolts excessively corroded (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened no cracks visable (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,251 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened very corroded but no cracks (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened very corroded but no cracks (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 101,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise radiator mount broken on top,

Fail 4 Aug 2015 101,283 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

advise radiator mount broken on top,

Pass 16 Jul 2014 99,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre water tank strap is broken

exhaust systerm is corroded and also has a slight blow

Fail 16 Jul 2014 99,005 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre water tank strap is broken

exhaust systerm is corroded and also has a slight blow

o/s/r tyre sidewall walls are cracking (dot code 2502)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 97,687 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2013 97,687 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

excessive corrosion to n/s/f bulk head but not in prescribed area

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 97,010 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 96,893 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 95,389 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 95,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 92,788 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 91,237 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 88,932 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 88,932 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 84,755 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 84,750 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 83,695 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 83,695 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r stabaliser corroded

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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D653 GFH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D653 GFH, 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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D653 GFH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 12 June 1987.

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