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E71 BCT

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

116,986 mi
Last recorded116,986 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE71 BCT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 116,986 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 116,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 115,915 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 115,033 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 113,458 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 111,676 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 111,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 111,338 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 109,867 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 109,840 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 108,851 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

n/s/f inner wing bulk head corroded out of mot area

rear brake app 28%

Fail 22 Nov 2014 108,844 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 107,259 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 107,253 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 105,530 miles

Nearside front inner wing exessively corroded just outside of prescribed areas

Fail 9 Oct 2012 105,530 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 103,670 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 103,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 101,758 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 101,758 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 100,134 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 100,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 98,599 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 98,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2007 96,630 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 96,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 94,968 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 94,968 miles

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?

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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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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E71 BCT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 11 July 1988.

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