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JSC 818T

1978 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,340 mi
Last recorded176,340 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2006
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 207 D102,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSC 818T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2006 176,340 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 176,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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JSC 818T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 102,348 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 JSC 818T, 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 48 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 JSC 818T registered?

JSC 818T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is JSC 818T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSC 818T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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