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NGJ 39V

1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

234,999 mi
Last recorded234,999 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D102,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGJ 39V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 234,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fog light inop

front metal brake pipe corroded

rear of cab corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2009 234,996 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

excessive corrosion around rear of cab body

front metal brake pipe corroded

n/s side marker light inop

Pass 18 Aug 2008 231,544 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2008 231,493 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 227,765 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

drivers seat mounting box corroded badly

modified temporary repair carried out to exhaust

o/s/f tyre has a nail in it

passenger seat not fitted

rear floor of cab corroded badly

Fail 26 Jul 2007 227,765 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

drivers seat mounting box corroded badly

o/s/f tyre has a nail in it

passenger seat not fitted

rear floor of cab corroded badly

unable to latch bonnet

Pass 21 Apr 2006 222,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 222,815 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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NGJ 39V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NGJ 39V, 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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NGJ 39V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 8 November 1979.

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