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F509 RPY

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,524 mi
Last recorded102,524 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF509 RPY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 102,524 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 94,330 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 94,330 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 85,176 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 77,750 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 77,735 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear pipe leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 68,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear diff seal misting off oil.

Fail 19 Apr 2022 68,832 miles

Emissions not tested misfiring and exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leaking where clamp connects to flexi. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear diff seal misting off oil.

Pass 17 May 2021 62,215 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,135 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 61,963 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,173 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 60,647 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 59,090 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 59,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,122 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,904 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,370 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,724 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,343 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s rear tyre is cracking on tread

Pass 17 May 2008 48,319 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s rear tyre is cracking on outer edge of tread but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 16 May 2008 48,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s rear tyre is cracking on outer edge of tread but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,056 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

oil leak from engine

underside of vehicle including suspension is corroded in various places

Fail 19 Apr 2006 47,296 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

slight scratch front screen outside zone a

Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,296 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

slight scratch front screen outside zone a

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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F509 RPY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F509 RPY, 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 F509 RPY registered?

F509 RPY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F509 RPY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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