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F605 AAB

1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,812 mi
Last recorded65,812 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D78,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF605 AAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2018 65,812 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside no beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Engine mounting excessively loose and offside pin/bush (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative rear airbags deflated (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

passenger seat fitted time of test

propshaft centre bearing slight wear

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,631 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 64,568 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 64,529 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,884 miles

n/s cab has slight corrosion inside arches

Fail 19 Sep 2014 62,884 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s cab has slight corrosion inside arches

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,921 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 61,921 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,702 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,766 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 57,274 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 57,274 miles

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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F605 AAB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F605 AAB, 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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F605 AAB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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