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ECT 566V

1980 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,879 mi
Last recorded158,879 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 207 D151,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECT 566V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 158,879 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 158,879 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 158,006 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 156,975 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 139,252 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion at o/s/r but just over 30cm from suspention at this time.

corrosion at prop mount

front brake imbalance at limmit to pass at time of test.Advise inspecting.

n/s/r park cable a little sticky but not yet to excess.Will need atention soon

scale on outside of front discs not to excess (but this will add to the imbalance reading)

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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ECT 566V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 151,834 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 ECT 566V, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECT 566V registered?

ECT 566V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is ECT 566V safe to buy?

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