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F843 KNN

1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,999 mi
Last recorded50,999 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D78,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF843 KNN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 50,999 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 50,999 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 50,774 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 50,764 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced stabiliser insecure (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake warning wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet corroded both sides

Pass 9 May 2017 50,591 miles

exhaust tail piece missing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 May 2017 50,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished, cords are visible within the splits (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished, cords are visible within the splits (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust tail piece missing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,486 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,448 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 46,448 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,185 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 46,185 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,945 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,770 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front discs worn

Fail 28 Jun 2011 45,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,146 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 45,138 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2009 44,844 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 43,774 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 43,774 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,137 miles

front discs slightly corroded

no plate light very dull

Fail 27 Jul 2006 41,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

front discs slightly corroded

no plate light very dull

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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F843 KNN is a 1989 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 57.1%.

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 F843 KNN, 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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F843 KNN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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