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YYT 161T

1978 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,061 mi
Last recorded95,061 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 207 D102,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYT 161T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 95,061 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 95,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 94,061 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 94,061 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 93,020 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 93,020 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 92,424 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 92,424 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

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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YYT 161T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 102,348 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 YYT 161T, 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 48 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 YYT 161T registered?

YYT 161T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 7 December 1978.

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