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D338 BFH

1986 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

339,722 mi
Last recorded339,722 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Mercedes 709D338,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD338 BFH
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 339,722 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion skirts and offside inner skirts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

all brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

general surface corrosion leaf springs also rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 15 Sep 2016 339,105 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside inner skirts (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion to leaf springs also bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Sep 2015 337,689 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear sill/panels (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 337,689 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear sill/panels (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 337,117 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 335,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front inner wheel arches + bulked slight corrosion in several places

nearside + offside rear inner + outer sills + inner + outer rear valances slightly corroded but not strutural

slight movement in front most drag link ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2008 333,538 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside + offside rear inner sills slightly corroded + rear inner valances

slight movement + starting to perish in nearside + offside front + rear spring eye bushes

slight movement in steering track rod ends + drag link ball joints

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear outer wheel arches + sides of van

surface corrosion too nearside front inner step + inner wheel arch/wing

Fail 2 Dec 2008 333,538 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside + offside rear inner sills slightly corroded + rear inner valances

slight movement + starting to perish in nearside + offside front + rear spring eye bushes

slight movement in steering track rod ends + drag link ball joints

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear outer wheel arches + sides of van

surface corrosion too nearside front inner step + inner wheel arch/wing

Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,105 miles

nearside + offside rear spring eye bushes slightly perished + cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2007 33,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

nearside + offside rear spring eye bushes slightly perished + cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2007 330,384 miles

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

offside rear footbrake performance low but meeting legal requirement

surface corrosion too nearside + offside sides of van

surface corrosion too nearside front inner sill , nearside front inner wheel arch

Pass 31 Mar 2006 326,411 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 326,411 miles

Offside 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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D338 BFH is a 1986 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 338,397 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D338 BFH, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D338 BFH is a 1986 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 11 September 1986.

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