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E368 HJM

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,420 mi
Last recorded128,420 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE368 HJM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 128,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 127,148 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 127,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

battery loose

Pass 21 Nov 2011 124,489 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 124,486 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 120,692 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 120,692 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 117,804 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 111,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 111,670 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 107,910 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 107,873 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT OIL PATCH REAR BACKPLATES

Pass 31 Aug 2005 105,982 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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E368 HJM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E368 HJM, 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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E368 HJM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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