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F413 SPY

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Red Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,679 mi
Last recorded149,679 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF413 SPY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 149,679 miles

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

Nearside 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))

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2025 149,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

underbody corrosion

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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F413 SPY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Red with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F413 SPY, 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 F413 SPY registered?

F413 SPY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 24 September 1988.

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