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S205 SEY

1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

257,871 mi
Last recorded257,871 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D160,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 SEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 257,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 257,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 254,203 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 253,771 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 243,715 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 243,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 236,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 230,008 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 230,001 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 224,482 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 218,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 209,497 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 202,289 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 193,203 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 180,697 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 172,583 miles

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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S205 SEY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S205 SEY, 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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S205 SEY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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