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D73 ETC

1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

254,786 mi
Last recorded254,786 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD73 ETC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 254,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 248,115 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 248,080 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 248,068 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside 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 Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (Lower bush) (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Upper (Panel/radiator support corroded)

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

Nearside (Bulkhead corroded)

Nearside Front (Axle swivel joint slightly worn)

Nearside Front (Passenger footwell corroded)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear (Exhaust tailpipe corroded/bent)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 240,192 miles

exhaust tail pipe protruding on n/s

slight bind to o/s/f brake

both rear side windows missing and covered with bin liners

engine oil leak/leaks

Fail 7 Nov 2018 240,186 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen reflector loose inside headlight (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side - left hand drive headlight fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

both rear side windows missing and covered with bin liners

engine oil leak/leaks

Fail 5 Jul 2018 240,169 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Emissions not tested vehicle started to over heat (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch within 12" of shock absorber top mount as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body corner within 12" of leaf spring rear mount as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger within 12" of leaf spring rear mount as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch within 12" of shock absorber top mounting as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail within 12" of shock absorber top mount as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body corner within 12" of leaf spring rear mount as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe off under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear side windows missing and covered over with bin liners

engine oil leak/leaks

exhaust tail pipe protruding on n/s

lens on n/s side repeater slightly insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2017 235,868 miles

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

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

body has corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2017 235,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

body has corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2016 234,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

body corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 234,095 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

body corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 232,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 232,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 231,389 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 230,529 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle requires greasing

Fail 21 May 2013 230,528 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front brake discs pitted and warped

Nearside front tyre outer edge devoid of tread

Oil leak

Vehicle requires greasing

Pass 15 May 2012 227,532 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Front exhaust mounting fractured but system still supported

Nearside front tyre outer edge devoid of tread

Pass 23 May 2011 223,277 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 219,742 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 219,715 miles

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

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

corrosion outside 30cm radius of components on offside front bulkhead

Pass 6 May 2009 214,665 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 214,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 210,543 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 205,494 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 205,444 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 200,795 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 200,767 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

rear chassis corroded but not considered excessive

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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D73 ETC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D73 ETC, 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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D73 ETC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 11 September 1986.

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