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1987 Mercedes-Benz 207 D 2.4L Diesel · D444 BJB

D444 BJB

1987 Mercedes-Benz 207 D (2.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 251,531 km. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 207 D
Year / Origin
1987 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 25 Mar 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
251,531 km
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 25 Mar 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2350cc
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D444 BJB Key Findings

  • 27 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2022
  • 251,531 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)

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D444 BJB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 03:50
MOT Analysis

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 207 D (D444 BJB) between June 2006 and March 2022.

The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 11 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 63 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))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))”.

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D444 BJB Odometer History

  1. 12/06/2006209,422 mi
  2. 11/06/2007212,846 km
  3. 18/06/2008212,908 km+62 km
  4. 30/07/2009216,490 km+3,582 km
  5. 26/05/2010216,707 km+217 km
  6. 03/08/2011217,765 km+1,058 km
  7. 03/08/2011217,765 km
  8. 31/07/2012219,928 km+2,163 km
  9. 31/07/2012219,928 km
  10. 16/08/2013221,919 mi
  11. 16/08/2013231,919 mi+10,000 mi
  12. 12/08/2014223,929 km
  13. 26/08/2014223,939 km+10 km
  14. 13/08/2015227,196 km+3,257 km
  15. 01/09/2015227,346 km+150 km
  16. 15/08/2016230,876 mi
  17. 18/08/2016230,908 mi+32 mi
  18. 04/10/2017234,171 km
  19. 08/11/2017234,421 km+250 km
  20. 25/10/2018238,415 km+3,994 km
  21. 04/11/2019239,465 km+1,050 km
  22. 26/03/2020239,468 km+3 km
  23. 26/03/2020239,468 km
  24. 09/03/2021243,753 mi
  25. 16/03/2021243,808 km
  26. 28/02/2022251,531 km+7,723 km
  27. 11/03/2022251,531 km

Average of roughly 2,674 km per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
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