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E109 LDD

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

226,407 mi
Last recorded226,407 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE109 LDD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 226,407 miles

General body corrosion.

Major oil leak.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Spare tyre tread low.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 226,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

General body corrosion.

Major oil leak.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Spare tyre tread low.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 224,105 miles

both kingpins some play corrosion throughout structure

Pass 17 Mar 2009 224,006 miles

corrosion throughout structure o/s and n/s kingpins some play

Fail 12 Mar 2009 224,006 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion throughout structure o/s and n/s kingpins some play

Pass 2 May 2008 222,401 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 222,401 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 220,388 miles

new brake results: 57% & 21%

Fail 21 Mar 2007 220,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

damage in zone b close to permitted limit

brake warning lamp on

Pass 7 Apr 2006 218,508 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 218,508 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

emissions not tested

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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E109 LDD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 104,791 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 E109 LDD, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E109 LDD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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