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L325 YDU

1994 Mercedes 709D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

640,861 mi
Last recorded640,861 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes 709D42,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL325 YDU
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 640,861 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2015 640,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front inner wings corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 639,502 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 638,009 miles

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

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 4 May 2013 638,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 635,958 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 635,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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L325 YDU is a 1994 Mercedes 709D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 L325 YDU, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L325 YDU registered?

L325 YDU is a 1994 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L325 YDU safe to buy?

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