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E214 TOH

1988 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

315,036 mi
Last recorded315,036 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes 709D222,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE214 TOH
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 315,036 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp

Corrosion in drivers door lower hinge, door not insecure

nearside rear outer tyre, offside front tyre, both tyres heavily cracking on sidewalls

Fail 17 Jul 2008 314,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front shock absorbers damp

Corrosion in drivers door lower hinge, door not insecure

nearside rear outer tyre, offside front tyre, both tyres heavily cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Jun 2007 313,786 miles

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

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

o/s wiper split but clearing screen & n/s/r outer tyre wall cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2006 311,123 miles

Axle 2 nearside tyre outer sidewall cracking

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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E214 TOH is a 1988 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E214 TOH, 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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What year was E214 TOH registered?

E214 TOH is a 1988 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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