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E829 LBT

2002 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Cream Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

56,143 mi
Last recorded56,143 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE829 LBT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 56,143 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 53,385 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 48,097 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,416 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 45,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 41,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 41,444 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 38,857 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 35,141 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 35,141 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,870 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 29,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,540 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,481 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 24,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,656 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 23,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,905 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 22,905 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,451 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 19,465 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

oil leak from o/s/r hub

Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,465 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from o/s/r hub

Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,649 miles

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

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

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

advise both front brake flexi/s and brake pipes both step for corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,680 miles

advise n/s/f side lamp front disc/s rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,050 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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E829 LBT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Cream with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E829 LBT, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E829 LBT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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