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E227 UWT

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,725 mi
Last recorded163,725 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE227 UWT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 163,725 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 157,704 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 154,602 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 148,844 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 148,836 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 144,114 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 144,114 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E227 UWT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E227 UWT, 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 E227 UWT registered?

E227 UWT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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