MOT Status
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102,524 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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.
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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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F509 RPY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F509 RPY safe to buy?
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