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D444 BJB

1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

251,531 mi
Last recorded251,531 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D95,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD444 BJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 251,531 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch to sill holed

Nearside Rear jacking point holed

Offside Front corrosion hole behind headlamp

Rear number plate has moved away from number plate lamps

Fail 28 Feb 2022 251,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear spring hanger, filler fell out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to axel flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch to sill holed

Nearside Rear jacking point holed

Offside Front corrosion hole behind headlamp

Rear number plate has moved away from number plate lamps

this vehicle may be older than number plate suggests

Pass 16 Mar 2021 243,808 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 243,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 239,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 239,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 239,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 238,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 234,421 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

front brake discs corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2017 234,171 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2016 230,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 230,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 227,346 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 227,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2014 223,939 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 223,929 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 231,919 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 221,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 219,928 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 219,928 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 217,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs pitted

nearside mirror glass detiriating

nearsied front wing corroding

offside and nearside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

offside hand brake outer case detiriating

Pass 3 Aug 2011 217,765 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs pitted

nearside mirror glass detiriating

nearsied front wing corroding

offside hand brake outer case detiriating

Pass 26 May 2010 216,707 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 216,490 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 212,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 212,846 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 209,422 miles

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

corrosion to f/o/s wheel arch just o/s structual areas

f/n/s tyre wearing unevenly

oil leak

slight rear brake inbalance

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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D444 BJB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,350cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 95,775 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 D444 BJB, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D444 BJB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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