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R425 FJO

1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,425 mi
Last recorded146,425 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D160,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 FJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 146,425 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 139,984 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

both rear tyres heavily perished and worn close to legal limit

chassis corroded

sills and chassis corroded

slight leak from centre exhaust

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Jan 2011 132,986 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

nearside handbrake performance poor

Pass 14 Jan 2010 126,111 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear discs worn

front tyre sidewalls worn

Pass 25 Jan 2008 104,478 miles

offside front inner cv boot split

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2006 96,135 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 96,105 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R425 FJO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 160,996 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 R425 FJO, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R425 FJO registered?

R425 FJO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R425 FJO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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