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D917 GWR

1986 Mercedes 709D

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

423,564 mi
Last recorded423,564 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1986 Mercedes 709D338,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD917 GWR
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 423,564 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint at differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 420,701 miles

Offside Rear strap tied around spring

both front king pins have slight lift

Fail 22 May 2019 420,619 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear strap tied around spring

both front king pins have slight lift

Pass 17 Apr 2018 420,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 420,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 418,881 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 418,834 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 418,598 miles

Offside and nearside front brakes binding slightly

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 418,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside and nearside front brakes binding slightly

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 418,306 miles

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

nearside rear leaf spring assist fractured

offside front temp door handle fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2013 418,271 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear leaf spring assist fractured

Pass 19 Jul 2012 414,687 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 414,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 411,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 411,459 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 411,459 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 411,237 miles

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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D917 GWR is a 1986 Mercedes 709D in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D917 GWR, 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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D917 GWR is a 1986 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 12 August 1986.

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