MOT Status
Mileage
190,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected fusebox (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both sides separating (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front slight movement king pins
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps left hand drive beam image (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering locking device missing both outer track rod ends no split pins (2.1.3 (d))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure floor around front fixing rusty (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box in the o/s/f foot well (4.11 (a) (i))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed difficult to close (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear corner bumper is insecure
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front suspension is close to the bump stops
rear number plate is not mounted in correct location
rear propshaft center dust cover is split
slight play in both front axle king pins
slight play in the steering box
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 207 D?
Based on 7,106 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DHN 643T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,350cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 102,281 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 DHN 643T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DHN 643T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 4 April 1979.
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