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103,279 miBelow or 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around seat frame bases/floor area- covered by carpet (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Outer wings corroded both sides
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer corrosion/small hole lower door
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion/small hole in bulk head area and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around seat frame bases/floor area- covered by carpet (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Outer wings corroded both sides
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer corrosion/small hole lower door
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion/small hole in bulk head area and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower corrosion and small hole bottom of door
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion/small hole in bulk head area and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced signs of corrosion around seat frame bases/floor area- covered by carpet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front outer wings corroded
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower corrosion and small hole bottom of door
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion/small hole in bulk head area and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced signs of corrosion around seat frame bases/floor area- covered by carpet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front outer wings corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks between treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning roof (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear assembly's (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks between treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning roof (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear assembly's (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Corrosion holes in panel under windscreen
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and splits between treads (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
both washer jet aims high- supplies sufficient fluid
front and rear suspension assembly's corroded
non standard non retracting 3point seat belts fitted
Front and Rear suspension assembly's corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head inside vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above pedal box mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole in front of wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on firewall around pedal box mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole in front of wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on firewall around pedal box mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to underside
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle has various places of corrosion outside of perscribed areas
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall failed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall failed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle has various places of corrosion outside of perscribed areas
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror arm (8.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
engine cover hiding some components
front suspension U bolts rusty
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe rusted away (7.1.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
engine cover hiding some components
front suspension U bolts rusty
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
o/s/r tyre low on pressure
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 207 D?
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E749 TEW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.
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 E749 TEW, 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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E749 TEW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 17 June 1988.
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