MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,319 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
slight bind on offside rear brake.
slight lift in both kingpins.
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)
exhaust for corrosion
lift in nearside front king pin
rear tyres starting to perish
shock absorbers getting soft
suspension bushes for age & wear
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is F478 GVO safe to buy?
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