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J159 NKN

1992 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

314,100 mi
Last recorded314,100 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes 709D378,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 NKN
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 314,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both sides rear section lower body side panels [ lower area corroded]

Pass 9 May 2008 312,289 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake pad linings slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2007 309,482 miles

some inbalance hand brake

Pass 4 Apr 2006 306,325 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 306,325 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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J159 NKN is a 1992 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 378,800 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 J159 NKN, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J159 NKN is a 1992 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J159 NKN safe to buy?

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