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E698 LOW

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Grey Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,534 mi
Last recorded166,534 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE698 LOW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 166,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 164,304 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 161,430 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 158,470 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 156,068 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 151,945 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 151,945 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 147,725 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 147,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 144,215 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 141,287 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 136,963 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 132,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 132,536 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 127,429 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 127,415 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 119,100 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 119,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 109,574 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 109,574 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 105,096 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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E698 LOW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Grey with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E698 LOW, 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 LOW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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