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PJU 725W

1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

201,549 mi
Last recorded201,549 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D143,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJU 725W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 201,549 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

emits slight smoke vapour

Fail 2 Jul 2007 201,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

emits slight smoke vapour

Fail 22 Mar 2007 201,428 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 201,378 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 201,356 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PJU 725W 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 20%.

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 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 PJU 725W, 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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PJU 725W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 2 April 1981.

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