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SIL 2388

1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,611 mi
Last recorded79,611 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D101,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 2388
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 79,611 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,501 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,433 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 79,245 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 79,149 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 78,846 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 77,724 miles

front brake disc faces rusty has been standing

nsf and osf under head lamps rusty front panel

Fail 12 May 2015 77,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fan belt loose

front brake disc faces rusty has been standing

nsf and osf under head lamps rusty front panel

Pass 28 May 2009 74,168 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

spare wheel slightly loose

wipers poor

Fail 22 May 2009 74,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

spare wheel slightly loose

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 69,005 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 63,872 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

general corroision on vehicle but not in perscribed areas

slight weep on fuel pipes but not leeking

Fail 22 May 2007 63,866 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

general corrosion on vehicle but not in perscribed area

slight weep on front fuel pipes but no leeks

Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,566 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 58,566 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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SIL 2388 is a 1985 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 68.8%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 101,251 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 SIL 2388, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SIL 2388 registered?

SIL 2388 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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