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E698 JLE

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests25 (11 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate44%

Mileage

189,021 mi
Last recorded189,021 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE698 JLE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

11 pass 14 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2017 189,021 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under body inner sill filled +not wellded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired + outter sill filled and not wellded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing wheel arch soporting main chassis (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under servo+ suporting chassis (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired +outter sill filled (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp revears lights staying on white light to rear (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust emits light blue smoke

n/s+o/s outter sills + under body has filler in

Pass 9 Dec 2016 187,491 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 187,482 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 187,481 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 185,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 185,082 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out-rigger area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 185,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out-rigger areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out-rigger areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail-pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 183,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in rear no plate

n/s/f inner wing / arch rusty / holed

temp exhaust hangers fitted x 2

Fail 24 Sep 2014 183,132 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in rear no plate

n/s/f inner wing / arch rusty /* holed

temp exhaust hangers x 2 fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2013 180,645 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 180,645 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 178,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 178,524 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 175,493 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 175,443 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 172,749 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 172,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 170,773 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 170,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2008 168,747 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 168,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 165,807 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 165,806 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 165,806 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake outer cable rusty/cracked

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f cab box section holed

rear no plate cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2006 164,298 miles

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

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

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

cracks on o/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s handbrake cable outer skin rusted split

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear chassis out-riggers surface rust

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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E698 JLE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E698 JLE, 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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E698 JLE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 15 March 1988.

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