MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,709 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 207 D?
Based on 7,106 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R475 FTU is a 1998 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 60%.
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 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 R475 FTU, 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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R475 FTU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 12 January 1998.
Is R475 FTU safe to buy?
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