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JKY 250W

1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,742 mi
Last recorded92,742 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D143,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKY 250W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 92,742 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 90,796 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion starting to rear brake hose ferrules

corrosion starting various places

n/s seat belt feels nothchy when pulled out

Fail 4 May 2007 90,796 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion starting to rear brake flexy hose ferrules

corrosion starting various places

n/s seat belt feels notchy when pulled out

Pass 16 Aug 2005 87,883 miles

corrosion starting o/s/f bulkhead area within 30cm of brake servo mounting

signs of possible fluid leak from clutch master cylinder pressure pipe area

Fail 8 Aug 2005 87,870 miles

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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JKY 250W is a 1981 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 60%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.4% with a typical mileage of 143,307 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 JKY 250W, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JKY 250W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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The MOT history for JKY 250W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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