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RBH 936W

1980 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

183,569 mi
Last recorded183,569 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 207 D151,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBH 936W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2009 183,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

clip missing from one gear selector rod.

door steps corroded.

handbrake cables damaged.

handbrake operation stiff.

hazard switch poor.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

play in nearside king pin.

rear inner wheel arches corroded.

various areas of corrosion underneath.

various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 181,739 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 181,739 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

OFF SIDE NEAR SIDE FOOT STEPS EXCESSIVE CORROSION

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 176,894 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 176,891 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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RBH 936W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 151,834 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 RBH 936W, 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 46 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 RBH 936W registered?

RBH 936W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 19 September 1980.

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