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E248 RBE

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,645 mi
Last recorded125,645 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE248 RBE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 125,645 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 124,625 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 122,986 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 120,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 117,504 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 117,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 116,414 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens is pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 114,256 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 114,084 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 113,113 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 111,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 110,269 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 110,259 miles

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

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 107,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2013 106,163 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 105,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 104,815 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall starting to crack

Fail 30 Jun 2011 104,741 miles

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)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre outer wall starting to crack

Pass 24 May 2010 100,635 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Fail 24 May 2010 100,635 miles

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2009 96,637 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 96,619 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 95,713 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 92,956 miles

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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E248 RBE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E248 RBE, 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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E248 RBE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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