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J378 PEY

1992 Mercedes 709D

Black Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

550,372 mi
Last recorded550,372 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes 709D378,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ378 PEY
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 550,372 miles

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

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 545,729 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 543,294 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 536,194 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 529,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 529,377 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering belts noisey

Fail 12 Jun 2013 522,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 522,241 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 513,111 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 509,042 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 499,967 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 487,725 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 487,725 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 481,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 460,578 miles

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

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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J378 PEY is a 1992 Mercedes 709D in Black with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J378 PEY, 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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J378 PEY is a 1992 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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