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DF51 FLM

2001 Mercedes-benz 207 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,770 mi
Last recorded128,770 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 207 D128,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 FLM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 128,770 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 128,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 119,719 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 119,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 110,112 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 110,110 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 102,405 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 94,387 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 94,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 85,432 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008
Fail 25 Jan 2008 75,525 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 67,313 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 55,996 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 207 D?

Based on 7,106 MOT tests across 730 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 416
fog lamp not working 349
Brake pipe excessively corroded 302
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 261
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 219
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DF51 FLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 207 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 207 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 128,534 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 207 D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF51 FLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 207 D typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF51 FLM registered?

DF51 FLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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