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E548 AWL

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,850 mi
Last recorded93,850 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE548 AWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 93,850 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 93,332 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,879 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 92,152 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,981 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 91,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,768 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 90,768 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive SLIGHT FUEL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,416 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 90,416 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety FEUL LEAK FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,736 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,447 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,757 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 86,693 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 86,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2014 85,137 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 82,487 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 80,969 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 79,803 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,361 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 77,439 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 76,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 76,343 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 74,413 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 74,413 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

fuel tank is damp but no leaks detectable

rear brake balance poor

rear tyres slightly different aspect ratio - o/s/r tyre is not reinforced.

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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E548 AWL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E548 AWL, 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 E548 AWL registered?

E548 AWL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 23 April 1988.

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