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EOO 861

1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,600 mi
Last recorded118,600 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D102,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOO 861
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 118,600 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 118,600 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 116,263 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 116,399 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 116,397 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 114,127 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 114,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EOO 861 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 102,281 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 EOO 861, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EOO 861 registered?

EOO 861 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is EOO 861 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOO 861 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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