1986 Mercedes-Benz 407 D 2.4L Diesel · C693 DRJ
1986 Mercedes-Benz 407 D (2.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 1986. Recorded mileage 159,164 km. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 407 D
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 159,164 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C693 DRJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 159,164 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C693 DRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 407 D (C693 DRJ) between December 2005 and August 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)”.
C693 DRJ Odometer History
- 20/12/2005132,518 km
- 21/12/2005132,559 km+41 km
- 13/10/2006144,986 km+12,427 km
- 20/10/2006145,040 km+54 km
- 11/10/2007147,920 km+2,880 km
- 26/11/2008152,024 km+4,104 km
- 26/10/2009156,248 mi
- 26/10/2009156,248 mi
- 30/11/2010157,592 km
- 30/07/2021158,232 mi
- 03/08/2022158,937 mi+705 mi
- 02/08/2023158,937 km
- 16/08/2024159,164 km+227 km
Average of roughly 1,428 km per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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