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DP02 LAW

2007 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,889 mi
Last recorded157,889 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 22094,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP02 LAW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 157,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 157,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms to the front, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms to the rear, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 156,720 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 156,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 153,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 147,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

glow plug light is on

offside washer jet not working, nearside is providing enough fluid to clear screen

Fail 11 Nov 2022 147,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower rear arm, ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

glow plug light is on

offside washer jet not working, nearside is providing enough fluid to clear screen

Pass 25 Oct 2021 142,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 142,046 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface rust on all components on the rear

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?

Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,200
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,264
Brake pipe excessively corroded 944
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 428
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 412
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 328
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DP02 LAW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 94,999 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 220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DP02 LAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DP02 LAW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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