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F890 RHU

1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

41,402 mi
Last recorded41,402 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D78,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF890 RHU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2006 41,402 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 41,399 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 41,398 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both headlamps have reflector dulling

crossmember at rear of cab is rusted and holed on offside to chassis

nearside center chassis section is extreemly rusted and holed

rear cab rusted and holed near seatbelt mount

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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F890 RHU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F890 RHU, 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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How do I check the history of F890 RHU?

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What year was F890 RHU registered?

F890 RHU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 3 February 1989.

Is F890 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F890 RHU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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