1988 Mercedes-Benz 207 D 2.4L Diesel · E598 EAL
1988 Mercedes-Benz 207 D (2.4L, diesel). First registered 20 May 1988. Recorded mileage 48,686 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 207 D
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E598 EAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2024
- 48,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E598 EAL Mileage History
- 25/06/202247,226 mi
- 03/06/202347,750 mi+524 mi
- 28/05/202448,685 mi+935 mi
- 24/06/202448,686 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/202448,686 mi
Average of roughly 730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E598 EAL 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 1988 Mercedes-Benz 207 D (E598 EAL) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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