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F515 AWM

1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Maroon Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,960 mi
Last recorded79,960 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D78,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF515 AWM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 79,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge mounting area (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner bulk head area corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner bulk head area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 79,960 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge mounting area (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner bulk head area corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner bulk head area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 78,017 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 78,008 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system having major leak of gasses (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 76,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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))

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,134 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp behind flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 71,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp behind flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,665 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,225 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 64,225 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,545 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,327 miles

both track rod end boots unclipped

drag link end boot unclipped

o/s front brake disc corroded

oil leak at engine

Fail 26 Jun 2015 60,310 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both track rod end boots unclipped

drag link end boot unclipped

o/s front brake disc corroded

oil leak at engine

Fail 7 Jul 2014 57,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,854 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 54,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,698 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 53,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s/f king pins have slight play top an bottom

vehicle leans to one side

Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,816 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 50,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,429 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 47,281 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 45,930 miles

Offside front side light (on cab) inoperative

Pass 16 May 2006 43,937 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F515 AWM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Maroon with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 78,202 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 F515 AWM, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F515 AWM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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