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AU07 DFP

2007 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

224,578 mi
Last recorded224,578 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 DFP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 224,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

propshaft has slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2022 223,569 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 222,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 222,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 222,243 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 221,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 221,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 219,568 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 219,541 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre presenter adviced ()

presenter adviced front tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2016 208,013 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel INER RACK JOINT (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 200,203 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 200,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 197,413 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 197,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 190,844 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bulb warning lamp on dash on

Fail 4 Apr 2013 190,844 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bulb warning lamp on dash on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 171,680 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 171,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all o/s markers inop

drive belt pereshing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 142,910 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 142,910 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both o/s/r side markers inop

front plate chipped

n/s/f side marker inop

o/s/r light lense cracked

wipers smear slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 106,292 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 106,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diff input seal leak

n/s/r side marker inop

slight brake bind n/s/f

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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AU07 DFP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU07 DFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU07 DFP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 April 2007.

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