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F478 GVO

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Green Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,319 mi
Last recorded79,319 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF478 GVO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 79,319 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

all brake pipes are covered in grease

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

coolant leak (radiator)

front and rear brake applications are slightly uneven

o/s/f and n/s/f upper inner arches are slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 78,102 miles

slight bind on offside rear brake.

slight lift in both kingpins.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,830 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 74,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 76,022 miles

exhaust for corrosion

lift in nearside front king pin

rear tyres starting to perish

shock absorbers getting soft

suspension bushes for age & wear

Pass 25 Jul 2008 75,531 miles

exhaust corroded

drivers seatbelt starting to fray

n/s/r anti-roll bar saddle bush just meets requirements

oil leak

passenger seatbelt starting to fray

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 4 Aug 2007 75,154 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 7 Aug 2006 74,692 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear antiroll bar saddle mount has slight play

Rear axle noisey

Slight lift in both sides front kin pins

Slight play in both front wheel bearings & very slight noise from offside front

Slight play in steering

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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F478 GVO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Green with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 F478 GVO, 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 F478 GVO registered?

F478 GVO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 7 October 1988.

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