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XEV 983X

1982 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

79,880 mi
Last recorded79,880 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 207 D79,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEV 983X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 79,880 miles

Nearside Front Door Holed In Non Teastable Area

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door Holed in Non Testable Area

Vehicle Heavily Corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 79,880 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Door Holed In Non Teastable Area

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door Holed in Non Testable Area

Vehicle Heavily Corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 79,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 79,789 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 79,639 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 79,639 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 79,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2015 79,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 79,319 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 79,319 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 79,002 miles

corrosion under both front wheel arches but not within 30cm of any structual component

Fail 15 May 2013 79,002 miles

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

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

corrosion under both front wheel arches but not within 30cm of any structual component

Pass 22 May 2012 78,641 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 78,473 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 78,471 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 78,181 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,527 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 77,527 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 76,739 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 76,016 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 75,173 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 75,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 75,017 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust loose at manifold and blowing slightly

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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XEV 983X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XEV 983X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XEV 983X registered?

XEV 983X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 26 February 1982.

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