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F170 EFL

1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Multi-colour Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

120,487 mi
Last recorded120,487 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D78,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF170 EFL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 120,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Signs of previous repairs covered with thick black substances

Pass 14 Jun 2024 120,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full underbody sprayed with thick black sealants

sign of repairs to various areas all covered with thick sealants

Fail 14 Jun 2024 120,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

full underbody sprayed with thick black sealants

sign of repairs to various areas all covered with thick sealants

Pass 25 May 2023 120,159 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all under body covered black sealeant

Pass 25 Mar 2022 112,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

under body cover with thick black sealant front and rear

Pass 1 Mar 2021 112,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 112,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Air Conditioning Pump not attached securely

Pass 6 Sep 2019 109,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight under-body surface rust.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 106,383 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside And Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 103,043 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 99,396 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sides inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,001 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 89,686 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fail 17 May 2013 84,643 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 May 2013 84,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,110 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

osr tyre cracking

prop centre mount poor

Fail 20 Jun 2012 84,110 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

osr tyre cracking

prop centre mount poor

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,629 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 75,151 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 75,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

advise nearside front tyre outer wall has cut on it not showing cords. Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,596 miles

registration characters incorrectly spaced before 01/09/2001

Fail 27 Feb 2008 70,596 miles

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

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

registration characters incorrectly spaced before 01/09/2001

Fail 14 May 2007 70,273 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 70,273 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 70,000 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 70,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Aug 2005 68,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 68,998 miles

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

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

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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F170 EFL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Multi-colour with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 78,202 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 F170 EFL, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F170 EFL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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