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D904 SWM

1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Yellow Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

222,752 mi
Last recorded222,752 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D95,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD904 SWM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 222,752 miles

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2019 222,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2018 222,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyres perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2017 322,104 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 221,819 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2016 221,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2015 218,547 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 216,193 miles

head lights dim

loads of welding done on this vehicle ok point of test

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 9 Apr 2013 216,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

sills have been cut away & parts of the ajoining floor also cut away significantly weakening the vehicle structure These areas are also excessively coroded

Pass 28 May 2009 216,184 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 216,184 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery tray severly corroded

drivers door latch inscure but is still serviceable

general vehicle overall condition is poor

near side front king pin has slight movment

off side front king pin has slight movment

various engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 6 May 2008 209,899 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 209,899 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Battery box corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 205,092 miles

ADVISE ONLY center floor & nearside door step corroded

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE exhaust system corroded & blowing slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2007 204,982 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

ADVISE ONLY center floor corroded

ADVISE ONLY nearside front door step corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

VERY STRONGLY ADVISE exhaust system corroded & blowing slightley in places

Pass 20 Jul 2006 197,512 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 197,512 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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D904 SWM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Yellow with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 D904 SWM, 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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D904 SWM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 16 April 1987.

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