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E851 ETY

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Red Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,221 mi
Last recorded54,221 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE851 ETY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2006 54,221 miles

Brake service recommended.

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak nearside rear axle / Brake backing plate.

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 54,221 miles

Brake service recommended.

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak nearside rear axle / Brake backing plate.

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E851 ETY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Red with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E851 ETY, 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 E851 ETY registered?

E851 ETY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E851 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E851 ETY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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