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G736 GCX

1990 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

283,740 mi
Last recorded283,740 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 207 D95,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG736 GCX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 283,740 miles

Both front springs corroded

Both rear springs corroded

Both steps corroded and holed

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 282,612 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly cracking on thread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Door step corroded.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 282,612 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly cracking on thread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Door step corroded.

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 282,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 282,600 miles

Bonnet and inner front wheel arches corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both(Hose to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Valve to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Up to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Bolt broken (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 282,241 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 11 Jul 2017 282,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 282,222 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 281,377 miles

Bonnet bracket mounting points holed and corroded.

General corrosion to door steps.

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Various body securing bolts appear loose (Recommend attn.)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 280,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 280,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 280,480 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s door corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 279,683 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 278,282 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 276,260 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 274,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 274,508 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 273,295 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside handbrake effiecency low

offside front step corroded

slight seepage from steering box

Pass 4 Jun 2009 273,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside handbrake effiecency low

offside front step corroded

slight seepage from steering box

Pass 2 Jul 2008 271,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 267,287 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 267,224 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2005 255,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G736 GCX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 95,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G736 GCX, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G736 GCX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 10 January 1990.

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