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A174 PEV

1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,485 mi
Last recorded116,485 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D99,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA174 PEV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 116,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 113,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 113,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 111,589 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 110,260 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 107,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 104,108 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 103,861 miles

1/ o/s rear anti roll bar mounting bolt becoming loose

Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,351 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 103,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie rail under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

1/ o/s front chassie rail corroded under wheel arch

Pass 6 Jan 2018 102,615 miles

1.both front tyres becoming perished on side walls

2.near side service brake efficiency low

Pass 18 Jan 2017 102,102 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 102,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 101,670 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 101,670 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 101,367 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 101,248 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 101,097 miles

N/S/F wiper blade split

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 99,418 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 96,462 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 93,356 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 90,223 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 90,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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A174 PEV is a 1984 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 80.8%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,418 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 A174 PEV, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A174 PEV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 21 February 1984.

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