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YLX 614X

1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

190,245 mi
Last recorded190,245 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D160,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLX 614X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 190,245 miles

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (drivers) (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer quarter panels and outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer quarter panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lots of rot outside of prescribed area

Pass 24 Nov 2020 184,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Steps corroded.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside and body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Starting to break up. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Slight play in engine mounts.

Unable to see brake pads.

Pass 17 May 2019 182,240 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

floor pan corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 182,188 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both NS & OS front stub pins have slight play

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both NS & OS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both NS & OS inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS shackles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 176,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear inner sill area corroded non-structural

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play stub pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear inner sill area corroded non-structural

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 176,943 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear inner sill area corroded non-structural

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play stub pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear inner sill area corroded non-structural

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 176,288 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 176,284 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rubbers on arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 172,142 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 172,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 167,902 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 16,317 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 160,997 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 160,994 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 157,756 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 157,716 miles

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 150,890 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 150,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 147,608 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 147,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 145,455 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 137,707 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 137,707 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2006 132,544 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 130,176 miles
Fail 18 May 2005

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YLX 614X is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 160,996 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 YLX 614X, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YLX 614X is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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