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E444 RBO

1987 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

287,912 mi
Last recorded287,912 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Mercedes 709D292,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE444 RBO
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 287,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all body rubber mount deteriorated

body in poor condtion

both nearside rear spring eye bushes deteriorated

both offside rear spring eye bushes deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear shocker bushes deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on side wall

offside front spring eye rear bush deteriorated

offside rear shocker bushes deteriorated

play in propshaft centre bearing

rear seat belts installed through van side panals with enlarged washer

Fail 10 Jun 2013 287,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on side wall

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both nearside rear spring eye bushes deteriorated

both offside rear spring eye bushes deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear shocker bushes deteriorated

offside front spring eye rear bush deteriorated

offside rear shocker bushes deteriorated

rear seat belts installed through van side panals with enlarged washer

Pass 23 May 2012 287,090 miles

rear brake balance 23

Fail 24 Apr 2012 287,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s n/s rear brake balance 24

o/s rear inner tyre flat

Pass 21 Apr 2011 285,950 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 285,980 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 285,640 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 285,634 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Rear Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 276,028 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 275,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 271,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 263,795 miles

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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E444 RBO is a 1987 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 292,553 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 E444 RBO, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E444 RBO is a 1987 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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