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S766 FWY

1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,535 mi
Last recorded209,535 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D160,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 FWY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 209,535 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 209,533 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 192,578 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 192,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 172,819 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 172,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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S766 FWY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S766 FWY, 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 S766 FWY registered?

S766 FWY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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