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GRV 790X

1982 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Black Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,525 mi
Last recorded62,525 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 207 D79,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRV 790X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 62,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

offside front king pin has play

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,789 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both inner sills corroded

o/s/r brake reading poor

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Fail 1 Aug 2009 61,788 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both inner sills corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f king pin

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 19 Jul 2008 61,352 miles

general surface corrosion to underside body

Fail 16 Jul 2008 61,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

general surface corrosion to underside body

Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,163 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 60,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,953 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 57,953 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advanced corrosion forming in prescribed area of o/s/r sring shackle mount

some steering fluid around box

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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GRV 790X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Black with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 79,639 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 GRV 790X, 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 44 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 GRV 790X registered?

GRV 790X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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