MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s/r axle leaking oil onto back plate of rear brake
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
n/s/r axle leaking oil onto back plate of rear brake
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel Tank Damaged
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Passenger side step corroded.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 207 D?
Based on 7,106 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E482 XGP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Red with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E482 XGP, 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 E482 XGP registered?
E482 XGP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 4 January 1988.
Is E482 XGP safe to buy?
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