MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General body corrosion.
Major oil leak.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Spare tyre tread low.
Windscreen chipped.
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.
both kingpins some play corrosion throughout structure
corrosion throughout structure o/s and n/s kingpins some play
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
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)
new brake results: 57% & 21%
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was E109 LDD registered?
E109 LDD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 March 1988.
Is E109 LDD safe to buy?
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