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E468 BCT

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,066 mi
Last recorded102,066 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE468 BCT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 102,066 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 102,058 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust blowing and corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 101,556 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 100,956 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,195 miles

water tank slightly insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2017 99,195 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

water tank slightly insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2016 97,393 miles

Offside Front sweat adjustment stiff to operate

rear water tank slightly insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,234 miles

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

bothsides rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,219 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 95,219 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,889 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 90,540 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,448 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,724 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 83,799 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 80,650 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,827 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 77,356 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 77,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 75,343 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 75,343 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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E468 BCT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E468 BCT, 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 E468 BCT registered?

E468 BCT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 6 July 1988.

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The MOT history for E468 BCT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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