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YCY 24T

1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,725 mi
Last recorded79,725 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D102,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCY 24T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,725 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,114 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 77,134 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 75,228 miles

rear suspention low due to applinces in rear of camper

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,430 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 72,900 miles

no fog lamp fitted but not mandatory

Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,914 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 69,914 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,771 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,493 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 67,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,626 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 63,626 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 59,472 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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YCY 24T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 102,281 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 YCY 24T, 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 47 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 YCY 24T registered?

YCY 24T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 27 June 1979.

Is YCY 24T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCY 24T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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