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E403 AAL

1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,468 mi
Last recorded98,468 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D95,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE403 AAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,468 miles

vehicle waxoyled

Pass 10 Mar 2016 98,174 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,107 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,640 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 84,290 miles

slight play front hubs

Pass 22 Feb 2012 77,434 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 71,970 miles

slight play king pins, slight play front engine mounts, undersealed underside

Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,156 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Apr 2010 67,137 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,773 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 55,515 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 55,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2005 53,391 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 53,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E403 AAL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 E403 AAL, 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 E403 AAL registered?

E403 AAL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E403 AAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E403 AAL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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