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E65 JBK

1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,865 mi
Last recorded147,865 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D95,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE65 JBK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2007 147,865 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 147,865 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake balance valve relay arm bushes worn

Pass 23 Feb 2006 141,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bodywork corroded and poor

offside and nearside center chassi mountings corroded

offside and nearside frount door steps corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2006 141,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

body work corroded and poor

o/s and n/s center chassi moutngs to body corroded

o/s and n/s frount door steps corroded

o/s and n/s rear shock absober outer casing corroded

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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E65 JBK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E65 JBK, 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 E65 JBK registered?

E65 JBK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 26 August 1987.

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