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E400 XGB

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Cream Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,792 mi
Last recorded110,792 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE400 XGB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 110,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 110,429 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BOTH SIDE OUTER SEALS ARE CORRODED

Pass 15 Jun 2015 110,236 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR OUTER SEAL CORRODED

OFF SIDE OUTER SEAL CORRODED

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 109,755 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 108,292 miles

offside outer sill corroded more than 30 cm from seat belt prescribe area

Pass 7 Jan 2012 107,817 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 101,732 miles

body work in poor condention

Fail 1 Jul 2010 101,730 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body work in poor condention

Pass 30 Jun 2009 96,722 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 96,715 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

offside/front/fog/light/insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2008 91,229 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 91,222 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 85,235 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 78,067 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 77,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

slight play in anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

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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E400 XGB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Cream with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E400 XGB, 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 E400 XGB registered?

E400 XGB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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