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PGF 455Y

1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Beige Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,871 mi
Last recorded97,871 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D99,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 455Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 97,871 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 97,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2015 96,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 96,619 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,371 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear hub has slight oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 96,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear hub has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2011 95,706 miles

corrosion to bulkhead and wheelarches

offside front anti roll bar link bush deteriorated

washers weak

wipers splitting

Pass 20 Dec 2010 92,962 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

rear indicator not as bright as they should be

Pass 5 Nov 2009 89,419 miles

near side rear axle oil leaking but not effecting brake readings

Fail 13 Oct 2009 89,404 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside rear leaking fluid but not effecting brake performance

Pass 4 Sep 2008 88,012 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 88,001 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2007 82,201 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 82,169 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 82,164 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 78,983 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 78,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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PGF 455Y is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Beige with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,418 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 PGF 455Y, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PGF 455Y is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 17 August 1984.

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