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FDV 743Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,100 mi
Last recorded82,100 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D100,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDV 743Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 82,100 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 82,100 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,636 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All steering ball joint covers deteriorated. (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 81,636 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All steering ball joint covers deteriorated. (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked.

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 81,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to cab and various prescribed areas but not excessive

Nearside Front Brake fluctuation requirements just met

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre perished/ cracked not exposing cord

Steering component ball joint gaitors deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Wiper blades split

Fail 1 Feb 2016 81,174 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to cab and various prescribed areas but not excessive

Nearside Front Brake fluctuation requirements just met

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre perished/ cracked not exposing cord

Steering component ball joint gaitors deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Wiper blades split

Pass 28 Feb 2015 80,343 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished

Some underside corrosion

Wiper blades split but operation ok

Fail 26 Feb 2015 80,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished

Some underside corrosion

Wiper blades split but operation ok

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,601 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres perished

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,298 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,667 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2011 78,654 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,069 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 723,331 miles

Corrosion nearside front of chassis behind cab

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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FDV 743Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 100,728 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 FDV 743Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FDV 743Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 4 July 1983.

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