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F950 XWM

1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

88,736 mi
Last recorded88,736 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D104,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF950 XWM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2006 88,736 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 88,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 87,978 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside headlight aim not tested

Fail 29 Aug 2006 87,735 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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F950 XWM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 F950 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 F950 XWM registered?

F950 XWM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 23 August 1988.

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