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F909 YSX

1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,078 mi
Last recorded122,078 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D78,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF909 YSX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 122,078 miles

nearside and offside innersills corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearsiderear outer sill corroded

off side and near side rear inner wings corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2008 122,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER WINGS CORRODED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 122,065 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER WING CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER WINGS CORRODED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 120,120 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 120,100 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 119,293 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005

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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F909 YSX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 F909 YSX, 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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F909 YSX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 19 June 1989.

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