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F117 VEG

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,307 mi
Last recorded168,307 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF117 VEG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 168,307 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 168,263 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F117 VEG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White 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 F117 VEG, 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 F117 VEG registered?

F117 VEG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F117 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F117 VEG 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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