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GBJ 352T

1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,193 mi
Last recorded124,193 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D102,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBJ 352T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 124,193 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 16 Jun 2015 124,193 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 15 Jun 2015 124,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 124,190 miles

nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

offside front and nearside front brake discs and pads obscured by brake backplates

rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2013 124,189 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

offside front and nearside front brake discs and pads obscured by wheel trims and brake backplates

rear exhaust rubber mountings badly perished

Fail 22 Jun 2012 124,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 124,120 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 123,944 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 119,477 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 115,469 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 115,437 miles

deterioration to flexible brake hoses

Pass 22 May 2006 114,787 miles

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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GBJ 352T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 102,281 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 GBJ 352T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GBJ 352T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 26 June 1979.

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