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ETW 476T

1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,489 mi
Last recorded104,489 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D102,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETW 476T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 104,489 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,070 miles

Corrosion to body work and condition rough

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspect welding too chassis and out riggers

Temporary repair too exhaust

Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,494 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary repairs to exhaust

corrosion to body work and condition rough

suspect welding repairs to chassis and out riggers

Pass 8 Aug 2016 102,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Drag link end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

suspect welding repairs

Fail 27 Jul 2016 102,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Drag link end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 102,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

both rear wheel bearings worn

passengers seat

Fail 22 Jul 2015 102,277 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper and outer wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

both rear wheel bearings worn

passengers seat

Pass 28 Jul 2014 101,440 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 16 Jul 2014 101,438 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 100,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres begining to perish

both front side steps corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 98,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 98,826 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 96,367 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 83,784 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 92,917 miles

windscreen cracked but not detrimental to drivers view

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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ETW 476T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 ETW 476T, 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 ETW 476T registered?

ETW 476T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 23 March 1979.

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The MOT history for ETW 476T shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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