MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
287,912 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
rear brake balance 23
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
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)
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)
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)
oil leak
temporary fuel cap fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes 709D?
Based on 974 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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