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E459 MDF

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

165,393 mi
Last recorded165,393 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE459 MDF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 165,393 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 165,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 158,463 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 158,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 150,033 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 150,030 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 146,874 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 146,874 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 8 Sep 2005 146,859 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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E459 MDF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 E459 MDF, 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 E459 MDF registered?

E459 MDF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E459 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E459 MDF shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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