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VK55 DJF

2005 Mercedes-benz 207 D

Black Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,251 mi
Last recorded149,251 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 DJF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model207 D
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 149,251 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bars, all mounting bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front lower, rear arm (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall worn

offside wiper

Fail 20 Feb 2016 149,251 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release offside rear clasp not working (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp not working offside rear (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front lower, rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bars, all mounting bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front lower, rear arm (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall worn

offside wiper

Pass 6 Sep 2014 124,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 124,798 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 88,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,007 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 34,471 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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VK55 DJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 207 D in Black with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK55 DJF, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 207 D is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VK55 DJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 207 D, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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