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GTT 54V

1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

81,377 mi
Last recorded81,377 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D102,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTT 54V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,377 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Various wiring looms starting to deteriorate.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 81,327 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 75,674 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 75,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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GTT 54V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 GTT 54V, 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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GTT 54V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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