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YFT 844V

1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Red Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,128 mi
Last recorded134,128 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2005
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D102,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFT 844V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2005 134,128 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 134,123 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YFT 844V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Red with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 YFT 844V, 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 YFT 844V registered?

YFT 844V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is YFT 844V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFT 844V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YFT 844V have outstanding finance?

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