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PIL 4080

1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,024 mi
Last recorded79,024 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D101,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 4080
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2023 79,024 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under srvo (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected above steering box (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

THIS VEHICLE HAS LITTLE BRAKING EFFORT AND SHOULD BE RECOVERED AS UNSAFE FOR ROAD

windscreen wiper motor very slow

Pass 30 Aug 2022 79,016 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 78,775 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2021 78,775 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,574 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 78,570 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perishing

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 76,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 75,963 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak

slight play front wheels

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,732 miles

NSF OSF inner arches corroded

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

general corrosion

handbrake slightly imbalanced

slight play in front wheels

Pass 22 May 2015 70,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to offside rear body.

Fail 22 May 2015 70,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to offside rear body.

Pass 15 May 2014 69,293 miles

slight corrosion

slightplay in front wheels

Pass 14 May 2013 65,054 miles

front discs worn

slight corrosion

slight play in front wheels

wooden body rotten and collapsing

Fail 2 May 2013 65,054 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs worn

slight corrosion

slight play in front wheels

wooden body rotten and collapsing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,923 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 62,914 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/sr body damaged.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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PIL 4080 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 101,251 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 PIL 4080, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PIL 4080 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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