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MLZ 8478

1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests35 (17 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate48.6%

Mileage

104,114 mi
Last recorded104,114 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D95,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 8478
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

17 pass 18 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 104,114 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 104,114 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

throttle sticking

Pass 10 Jun 2024 102,033 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner upper wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 102,014 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner upper wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 101,962 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner, Upper arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 101,931 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 99,715 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 99,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 97,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rubbers worn

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

play in steering box

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2022 97,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust rubbers worn

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

play in steering box

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2022 97,337 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by bike rack (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected air bag (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected air bag (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

play in steering box

rear exhaust rubbers worn

rear leaf springs u bolts corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 95,785 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside front inner wing not within 12 inches of load bearing point

Fail 16 Jul 2021 95,785 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to nearside front inner wing not within 12 inches of load bearing point

Fail 5 Jul 2021 95,765 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

body and chassis has corrosion all over

Pass 20 Jul 2019 91,829 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

body & chassis has corrosion in various areas

diesel tank is damp

electrics in fuse box area are in poor condition and may cause lights etc to stop working at any time

nearside front inner wheel arch and inner wing corroded heavily

propshaft centre slide boot split

Fail 20 Jul 2019 91,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

body & chassis has corrosion in various areas

diesel tank is damp

electrics in fuse box area are in poor condition and may cause lights etc to stop working at any time

nearside front inner wheel arch and inner wing corroded heavily

propshaft centre slide boot split

Fail 21 Jun 2019 91,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch / inner wing / chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust temp repaired with cable ties and string

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear Shocks weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Propshaft centre slider boot, split

Rear brake performance lower than normal for this vehicle type

n/s/f inner wheel arch and inner wing corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 90,703 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 90,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2017 89,681 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Both rear tyres perishing

Drivers seat back rest has slight movement

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 25 May 2017 89,681 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Both rear tyres perishing

Drivers seat back rest has slight movement

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 24 May 2016 89,164 miles

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wings (6.1.B.2)

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steps (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 88,667 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 88,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs pitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,081 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 88,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,879 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,204 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2011 84,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

osf and nsf suuspension joints slight play

steering joints slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2010 82,895 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2009 82,844 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 80,355 miles

list 14/06/2007 still applies

Fail 14 Jun 2007 80,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake hose ferrules corroding

supplementry air suspension torear not effective

Pass 8 Jun 2006 79,285 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 79,285 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust rubber mounts perishing

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake hose ferrules corroding

corrosion around rear suspension

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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MLZ 8478 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.6%.

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 MLZ 8478, 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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MLZ 8478 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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