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F655 FYC

1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,432 mi
Last recorded62,432 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D78,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF655 FYC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 62,432 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 62,089 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 62,010 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 62,010 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 61,995 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 61,887 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 61,887 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,311 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,909 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,479 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,828 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,511 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,719 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 50,719 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

slight play ( lift ) and rust in track rod and drag link balljoints

Fail 2 Feb 2011 46,984 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

screen slightly scratched on ns

slight distortion in nsf inner wheelrim

slight play in nsf hub bearing,minor

trackrodend dustgaiters split

Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,984 miles

screen slightly scratched on ns

slight distortion in nsf inner wheelrim

slight play in nsf hub bearing,minor

trackrodend dustgaiters split

Fail 4 Feb 2010 42,221 miles

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,221 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,144 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,426 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

slight uneven braking at rear

wipers not clearing screen well

Fail 1 Feb 2008 31,426 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

slight uneven braking at rear

wipers not clearing screen well

Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,426 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both dradlink end joints boots split

rear exhaust section corroded

surface corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2006 24,045 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F655 FYC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 F655 FYC, 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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What year was F655 FYC registered?

F655 FYC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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