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D378 TCP

1986 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

447,388 mi
Last recorded447,388 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1986 Mercedes 709D338,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD378 TCP
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 447,388 miles

Nearside seat removed at time of retest

most body panels corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Sep 2015 447,354 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

most body panels corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 20 Feb 2014 447,003 miles

Centre exhaust mount strap weak

Fan belt cracking

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Poor beam pattern on N/S headlight

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

Slight corrosion in various places of vehicle structure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 446,898 miles

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

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

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

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

cab mountings deteriorated

o/s/f brake drag

o/s/r inner tyre tread cracking

several exhaust mountings weak

Pass 9 May 2008 435,735 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 434,260 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 431,554 miles

n/s/f seat is removed

Fail 8 Feb 2006 431,481 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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D378 TCP is a 1986 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D378 TCP, 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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D378 TCP is a 1986 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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