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F744 XWM

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,791 mi
Last recorded104,791 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF744 XWM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 104,791 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 104,791 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 104,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 104,791 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,847 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 104,791 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 104,791 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,432 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,747 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,875 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 88,190 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,271 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,042 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 81,042 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,962 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 72,506 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 72,506 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 72,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 72,447 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 72,349 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 71,505 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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F744 XWM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F744 XWM, 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 F744 XWM registered?

F744 XWM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F744 XWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F744 XWM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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