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F344 KCU

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,633 mi
Last recorded58,633 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF344 KCU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 58,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 58,628 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced suspension mounting front spring carrier (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step is holed and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 57,299 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front slightly (1.2.1 (f))

front has had some heavy patch work and is strong

whole underside of vehicle is undersealed

Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,995 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

front of vehicle has patches of weld but strong and continous

whole underside of vehicle heavily undersealed or waxoild

Fail 16 Jun 2021 55,990 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced bulk head has holes and front wheel arches have holes (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s/f step has hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

patches of welding have been done

underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,378 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,172 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 55,166 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,611 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,592 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 51,592 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,405 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,993 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,111 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r service brake reading low

Fail 14 Jul 2011 46,111 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r brake reading no effort

Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,084 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 46,082 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

o/s/r brake recoeding little or no effort

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,051 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 46,051 miles

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

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,015 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 46,015 miles

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

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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F344 KCU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F344 KCU, 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 F344 KCU registered?

F344 KCU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 19 October 1988.

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