MOT Status
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116,986 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock mount (6.1.B.2)
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
exhaust corroded but not leaking gases
all rear suspension/mounts very rusty shailing
heaters/ fuel/ temp/ gauges inop
n/s/f inner wing /bulk head corroded out side mot areas this test
rear /main brake pipes rusty shailing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
all rear suspension/mounts very rusty shailing
heaters/ fuel/ temp/ gauges inop
n/s/f inner wing /bulk head corroded out side mot areas this test
rear /main brake pipes rusty shailing
rear brake pipes rusty
n/s/f inner wing bulk head corroded out of mot area
rear brake app 28%
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front inner wing exessively corroded just outside of prescribed areas
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside front inner wing exessively corroded just outside of prescribed areas
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust appears to be heavily shortened and properly terminated
Front brake Discs rusty and face corroded and peeling
Rear brakes binding
Steering arm ball joint covers split
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both rear spring hanger have heavy shail/ light corrosion
Fan belt very loose
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Slight damage to windscreen
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 207 D?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E71 BCT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 E71 BCT, 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 E71 BCT registered?
E71 BCT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 11 July 1988.
Is E71 BCT safe to buy?
The MOT history for E71 BCT shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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