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D21 DLA

1987 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

273,333 mi
Last recorded273,333 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes 709D292,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 DLA
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2007 273,333 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust system has been repaired with exhaust bandages

exhaust system rear mounting bracket rubber perishing

offside front door step damaged and corroding

offside front side mirror glass held in with tape

slight play at nearside front kingpin

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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D21 DLA is a 1987 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 292,553 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 D21 DLA, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D21 DLA registered?

D21 DLA is a 1987 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 27 April 1987.

Is D21 DLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 DLA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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