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WBL 216S

1997 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,668 mi
Last recorded43,668 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBL 216S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 43,668 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 43,525 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 115,779 miles

near side rear tyre perished recomend replacement

Fail 25 Sep 2007 151,777 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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WBL 216S is a 1997 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%.

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 WBL 216S, 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 29 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 WBL 216S registered?

WBL 216S is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is WBL 216S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBL 216S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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