1987 Mercedes-Benz 207 D 2.4L Diesel · D988 HDE
1987 Mercedes-Benz 207 D (2.4L, diesel). First registered 15 May 1987. Recorded mileage 57,676 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 207 D
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D988 HDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 57,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D988 HDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 207 D (D988 HDE) between November 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
D988 HDE Mileage History
- 25/11/202152,886 mi
- 28/10/202353,449 mi+563 mi
- 15/04/202555,157 mi+1,708 mi
- 05/08/202657,638 mi+2,481 mi
- 13/08/202657,676 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 1,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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