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F787 PVH

1988 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

323,810 mi
Last recorded323,810 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes 709D222,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF787 PVH
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2012 323,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside roof light inoperative

slight binding on both front brakes

How Reliable is the Mercedes 709D?

Based on 974 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
2,389
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
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F787 PVH is a 1988 Mercedes 709D in White with a 4,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 222,171 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 709D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F787 PVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 709D typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F787 PVH registered?

F787 PVH is a 1988 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F787 PVH safe to buy?

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