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PUF 616X

1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Green Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

143,346 mi
Last recorded143,346 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D143,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUF 616X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 143,346 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 143,346 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 143,346 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 143,338 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on compa andstructure reqspecialist check previousrepaircoatrd in sealant hinderedin depth check corrosion on b pipes

deterioration oflight lens andoutput reqspeccheck additional reflectots req spweccheck

minnorexhaust leak at weldrepair//reg plate

mirrorscondition deteriorating//os body fridgevent exhaust mounts deterioratingrubbers poss age

slight play lift at stubs

Pass 11 Jul 2008 143,307 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 143,307 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 May 2006 129,754 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 129,753 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion and holes on both front door steps

front pass seat loose on brackets

nail in tyre

sidewall o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 16 Mar 2006 129,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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PUF 616X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Green with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 PUF 616X, 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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PUF 616X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 20 October 1981.

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