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Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 709D?
Based on 974 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.
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E424 UCY is a 1988 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 E424 UCY, 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 E424 UCY registered?
E424 UCY is a 1988 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 21 January 1988.
Is E424 UCY safe to buy?
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