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E147 JRP

1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

276,635 mi
Last recorded276,635 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2005
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D95,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE147 JRP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2005 276,635 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 276,631 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E147 JRP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E147 JRP, 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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What year was E147 JRP registered?

E147 JRP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 19 November 1987.

Is E147 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E147 JRP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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