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E598 EAL

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,686 mi
Last recorded48,686 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE598 EAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 48,686 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 48,686 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2024 48,685 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe has small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 47,750 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 47,226 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 47,113 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 46,215 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 45,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,102 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,760 miles

n/s/f bulkhead to inner wing panel corroded

weeping from o/s/r halfshaft

Fail 13 Aug 2014 43,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f bulkhead to inner wing panel corroded

weeping from o/s/r halfshaft

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,369 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 43,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,033 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 43,033 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,342 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 42,342 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,205 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,821 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,681 miles

both rear hub seals leaking

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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E598 EAL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E598 EAL, 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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E598 EAL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 20 May 1988.

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