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NKY 264X

1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Yellow Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

227,227 mi
Last recorded227,227 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D143,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKY 264X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 227,227 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

certain areas undersealed unable to carry out a full inspection

oil leak

wiper linkage security

Fail 18 Oct 2018 227,227 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

certain areas undersealed unable to carry out a full inspection

oil leak

wiper linkage security

Pass 19 Aug 2017 226,451 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 226,417 miles

Emissions not tested excesive smoke from exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 225,984 miles

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

pipe to clutch cylinder starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

some body work corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 225,931 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking o/s of engine (7.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s of front cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

pipe to clutch cylinder starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

some body work corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 225,516 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 225,439 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 224,190 miles

blue smoke at idle

Pass 20 Jun 2013 222,113 miles

blue smoke at idle

Fail 19 Jun 2013 222,095 miles

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

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

blue smoke at idle

Pass 19 Jan 2012 220,660 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 220,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 220,522 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 220,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 219,338 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 218,815 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 218,811 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 217,463 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.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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NKY 264X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Yellow with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NKY 264X, 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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NKY 264X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 2 December 1981.

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