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E852 EGU

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,571 mi
Last recorded93,571 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE852 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 93,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front King pin slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door step holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Front King pin slight play

Offside Front Upper Inner wheel arch holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 93,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wing holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front King pin slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door step holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Front King pin slight play

Offside Front Upper Inner wheel arch holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 90,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

King pins slightly loose O/S and N/S/F

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 90,670 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

kings pins slightly loose but doesn't result in excusive moment

Fail 29 Apr 2025 90,667 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Kingpins slight play not major

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 90,625 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear Reversing lights on permanently with ignition (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting strap not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Not working on either side (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Some lift in king pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose secured with cable ties

Offside Rear Inner D bush mounting bracket loose but not likely to come off

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 89,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 89,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 86,545 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,542 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 86,538 miles

Both front inner wings excessively corroded, but not within a 'Prescribed Area'.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 86,538 miles

Both front inner wings excessively corroded, but not within a 'Prescribed Area'.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,345 miles

Both front inner wings excessively corroded, but is not within a 'Prescribed Area'.

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,105 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,456 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s and n/s front brakes binding

Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,485 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,982 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 81,391 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,797 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 80,791 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,657 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 80,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 79,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,254 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 71,254 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 64,702 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,286 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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E852 EGU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E852 EGU, 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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E852 EGU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 10 February 1988.

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