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JJN 207Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,401 mi
Last recorded59,401 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D100,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJN 207Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 59,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frontmost spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded but outwith any prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frontmost and rearmost spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill area corroded but outwith prescribed areas

Offside Front inner wheel arch area corroded but outwith any prescribed areas

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost and frontmost spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 59,383 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength frontmost spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frontmost spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front inner wheel arch areas corroded but outwith any prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frontmost and rearmost spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front front inner wheel arch areas corroded but outwith any prescribed area

Offside Front inner sill area corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frontmost and rearmost spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 57,383 miles

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

advise os sill corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 57,383 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

advise os sill corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 56,702 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 56,699 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,237 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,288 miles

Front tyres perished on sidewall

Fail 19 Oct 2015 49,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyres perished on sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2015 49,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/r and n/s/r vechile leveling jacks lose

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,452 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Aug 2013 46,268 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,499 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front door steps corroded.both front inner wheel arch areas corroded ouside prescribed areas .

both front inner wing areas corroded .

both front top marker lights inop .

Fail 23 Aug 2012 45,486 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front door steps corroded.both front inner wheel arch areas corroded ouside prescribed areas .

both front inner wing areas corroded .

both front top marker lights inop .

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,355 miles

slight surface corrosion to front brake discs

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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JJN 207Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JJN 207Y, 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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JJN 207Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 27 May 1983.

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