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HAT 470Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,267 mi
Last recorded67,267 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D100,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAT 470Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,267 miles

Front Fuel filter area damp but no drips

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 66,627 miles

fog light tell tale led flickering/ led bulb fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 66,313 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear flex brake pipe chassis to axle ends corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyre cracking in tread area slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall showing signs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 65,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 64,760 miles

cab floor corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,615 miles

cab floor corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2016 61,858 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 61,335 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 59,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 58,668 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 58,665 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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HAT 470Y is a 1983 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 91.7%.

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 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 HAT 470Y, 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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What year was HAT 470Y registered?

HAT 470Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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