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A782 BRR

1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,035 mi
Last recorded60,035 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D99,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA782 BRR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2022 60,035 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower door corroded exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake line to flexi excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper inner arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust has been welded and parted at rear of axle, system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rear of inner wheel arch has been pushed upward where road tyre has contacted body (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower door corroded exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake line to flexi excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam When main beam is operated, the NSF illuminates and the NSF dip beam drops to side light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper inner arch corroded - poorly repaired - fiberglass (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rear of inner wheel arch has been pushed upward where road tyre has contacted body (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Bulkhead area / forward side of wheel arch excessively corroded, evidence of poor prior repair (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe to OSF caliper burst during brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Bulkhead area / forward side of wheel arch excessively corroded, evidence of poor prior repair (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipes across rear axle not clipped and supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pin has slight play

Offside Front Axle swivel pin has slight play

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel pipe entering filter housing split and leaking badly (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 59,712 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 59,197 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 59,197 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 58,749 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 58,499 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 54,838 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

park brake imbalance N/S 267kgf O/S 377kgf

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,191 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 44,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,600 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,188 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 41,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 30,868 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 30,154 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 28,300 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,817 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 25,821 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,944 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 23,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A782 BRR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A782 BRR, 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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A782 BRR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 17 February 1984.

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