MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
522,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre and deflated ()
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished
Nearside Rear signs of hug seal leaking
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer tyre perished
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (2.5.A.1a)
corrosion by body lower inner sills
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Fuel hose leaking near tank (7.2.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre and deflated ()
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished
Nearside Rear signs of hug seal leaking
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer tyre perished
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (2.5.A.1a)
corrosion by body lower inner sills
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
corrosion along nearside centre lower body
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
all exhaust mounts perishing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 709D?
Based on 974 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E101 MBD is a 1988 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 222,171 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 E101 MBD, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E101 MBD is a 1988 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 3 February 1988.
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