MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front and rear number plates delaminating.
both front headlamp beam patterns starting to smear.
both front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.
both front wiperblades splitting.
both rear tyres wearing on both inner tread edges and both tyres close to the legal limit.
corrosion located on both inner and outter sills.
corrosion located on exhaust and slight gas leak.
corrosion located under vehicle body
front brake pads low.
slight fluxuation within both rear service brake readings.
slight play detected within both steering rack steering arms.
vehicle handbrake travel high.
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Spare tyre defective
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
body/arches etc showing corrosion/corroded
both sills,door steps,front+rear wheelboxes,bulkhead,front+rear crossmembers,floors a pillars suspension mounts showing corrosion/corroded
foot brake rubber showing deterioration
front number plkate deteriorated on limit
leaf spring eye bushes front+rear showing deterioration
n/s mirror slightly damaged
n/s rear light lens damaged
rear number plate lighting poor
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
rear tyre has some perrishing/deterioration
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
near side mirror cracked
near side sill top has corrision
off side front sill end corrored
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside mirrior cracked
nearside sill top has corrosion
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
chip in front number plate
nearside sill top has corrosion
stiffnes through steering
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front leaf spring shackle bushes slightly deteriorated
both front wings+inner wings corroded
front+rear number plates slightly deteriorated
indicator swith deteriorated
n/s mirror damaged
o/s rear hub seal weeping
sills showing corrosion/corroded
Oil leak
engine smokey.
front number plate in poor condition .
front shock absorbers soft.
nearside door mirror cracked.
offside steering track rod end sprung loading weak, advise replacing.
some roughness on bodywork.
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
engine smokey.
front number plate in poor condition .
front shock absorbers soft.
headlight dip switching poor.
nearside door mirror cracked.
offside steering track rod end sprung loading weak, advise replacing.
some roughness on bodywork.
front number plate in poor condition.
nearside door mirror cracked.
some harshness in offside front wheel bearing, advise replacing.
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
front number plate in poor condition.
nearside door mirror cracked.
some harshness in offside front wheel bearing, advise replacing.
Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Spare tyre defective
Temporary fuel cap fitted
bad engine oil leak
both front tyres perished
offside front door step holed and corroded
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
slight judder from front brakes
spare tyre heavily perished cracked and showing cords
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Spare tyre defective
Temporary fuel cap fitted
bad engine oil leak
both front tyres perished
offside front door step holed and corroded
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
spare tyre heavily perished cracked and showing cords
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 207 D?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E539 LHY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 104,791 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 E539 LHY, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E539 LHY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 6 April 1988.
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