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F157 USX

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Multi-colour Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

171,634 mi
Last recorded171,634 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 USX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2014 171,634 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine not switching off with key.

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside inner sill corroded near fuel tank mounting.

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside rear number plate lamps dim.

Offside rear inner sill corroded.

Temporary bonnet release fitted.

Pass 29 May 2013 171,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body covered in under seal preventing full examination of chassis

Pass 22 Feb 2012 166,646 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 166,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advisory alternator main cable fouling exhaust downpipe [dangerous]

advisory cut on outer wall on n/s/f tyre

advisory holes in o/s/f and n/s/f inner steps

advisory n/s/f brake pads very low on material

advisory screw in o/s/f tyre tread

advisory slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Mar 2011 161,387 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slightly smokey when revving for emissions test

Fail 9 Dec 2010 161,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

steering has a knock from steering box and has slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2010 156,107 miles

lots of welding been carried out prior to mot. all covered in thick underseal

Pass 29 Jan 2009 150,598 miles

knock from steering box

Fail 21 Jan 2009 150,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

knock from steering box

Pass 20 Feb 2008 148,960 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 148,950 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 146,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brakes pull slightly to offside

offside rear brake effort slightly low

Fail 8 Feb 2007 146,585 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear brake effort slightly low

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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F157 USX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Multi-colour with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F157 USX, 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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F157 USX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 17 November 1988.

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