MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
447,388 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside seat removed at time of retest
most body panels corroded but not in prescribed area
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
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)
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
n/s/f seat is removed
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was D378 TCP registered?
D378 TCP is a 1986 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 1 November 1986.
Is D378 TCP safe to buy?
The MOT history for D378 TCP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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