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SAG 784W

1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,761 mi
Last recorded97,761 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D143,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAG 784W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 97,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 97,609 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 97,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 97,284 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 97,281 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 97,277 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury DOOR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury DOOR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety DRUM (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,760 miles

end of tail pipe corroded acceptable. corrosion to body panels not within prescribed areas covered by heavy tape,

Fail 23 Oct 2009 96,760 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

heavy corrosion on both front inner arches but not within perscribed areas

smokey on idle

surface corrosion on both front doorsteps

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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SAG 784W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SAG 784W, 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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SAG 784W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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