MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
under body cover with thick black sealant front and rear
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 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
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.
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))
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
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
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
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
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
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
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
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.
registration characters incorrectly spaced before 01/09/2001
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
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
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)
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?
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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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