1987 Mercedes-Benz 207 D 2.4L Diesel · D653 GFH
1987 Mercedes-Benz 207 D (2.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 1987. Recorded mileage 112,636 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 207 D
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D653 GFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 112,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D653 GFH Mileage History
- 14/08/2023111,997 mi
- 15/08/2023111,997 mi
- 13/08/2024112,018 mi+21 mi
- 13/08/2025112,636 mi+618 mi
- 13/08/2025112,636 mi
Average of roughly 320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D653 GFH 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 (D653 GFH) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working stop lights and rear position lights all operate from either control. Major wiring fault. (”.
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