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E501 NPR

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Red Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

296,689 mi
Last recorded296,689 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE501 NPR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2020 296,689 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by fuel tank holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting of step box corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting of cab badly corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember under spare wheel badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear axle diff seal leaking oil

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

drivers seat base cushion damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2019 291,231 miles

engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rollbar eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside chassis coated in undersill

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rollbar eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside chassis coated in undersill

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat base cushion damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2018 286,799 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

drivers seat base cushion damaged

engine covers fitted

varous body panels corroded and rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2018 286,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired bulkhead area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired floor around throttle pedal and servo area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired bulkhead area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired cab floor by bulkhead area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

battery light on dash

drivers seat base cushion damaged

engine covers fitted

varous body panels corroded and rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2017 279,935 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion around repair (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear axle diff seal leaking oil

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 271,034 miles

Front nudge bar fitted

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead corroding (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

engine oil leaks

under-shield covers

Pass 28 Nov 2015 263,980 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cab ,behind air cleaner corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2015 263,980 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion cab ,behind air cleaner corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 257,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leaks

front nudge bar fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 252,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

front nudge bar fitted

o/s/f and n/s/f bulkhead corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2012 247,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front nudge bar fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2012 247,795 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front nudge bar fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2011 238,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 228,455 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

draglink boots split

Pass 27 Oct 2009 219,795 miles

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

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 17 Nov 2008 213,226 miles

some damage on o/s/r and n/s/f tyre walls

Pass 23 Aug 2007 206,267 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s washer weak

Pass 9 Sep 2006 199,067 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 191,011 miles

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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E501 NPR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Red with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E501 NPR, 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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E501 NPR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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The MOT history for E501 NPR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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