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75,390 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
mirror fiixing loose
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected fuse box (4.11 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake disc discoured (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex areas (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive bullhead areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected fuse box (4.11 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s n/s (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
exhaust slight leakage of gases flexie pipe
n/s bulkhead fuse box area corroded not within prescribed area
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s an do/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded directly above servo (must be a welded repair) (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Fuel system component leaking lower pressure lift pump mounted on the high pressure pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded directly above steering box. (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 85 percent on initial application. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi t front silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front arch corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle anti roll bar bush worn (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight end float in rear wheel bearing (2.6.2)
bulkhead under bonnet corroded
dust cover split on limiter arm link
limiter arm bushes worn
oil leak
small hole in bonnet
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Front arch corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle anti roll bar bush worn (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight end float in rear wheel bearing (2.6.2)
bulkhead under bonnet corroded
dust cover split on limiter arm link
limiter arm bushes worn
oil leak
small hole in bonnet
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired wear in limiter arm bushes (3.6.E.3)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front drag link end on steering box (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange clamp loose (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement block bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play end float in o/s rear (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front engine mounting starting to seperate
small hole in bonnet
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
hole in bonnet
n/s front wheel arch corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
hole in bonnet
n/s front wheel arch corroded
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 207 D?
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F163 SJV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Green with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.
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 F163 SJV, 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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F163 SJV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 7 September 1988.
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