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D976 XJL

1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,072 mi
Last recorded98,072 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D95,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD976 XJL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,072 miles

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

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

vehicle corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,981 miles

some corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,621 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 91,621 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,904 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,467 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 89,443 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,276 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 87,827 miles

offside front door corroding

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe

surface corrosion on chassis

surface corrosion on exhaust

surface corrosion on rear shocks

Pass 5 Aug 2005 85,421 miles

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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D976 XJL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 D976 XJL, 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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What year was D976 XJL registered?

D976 XJL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 5 March 1987.

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