MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,737 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush slight lift in kingpin (2.5.A.3a)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush slight lift in kingpin (2.5.A.3a)
2x nearside side marker lamps inoperative
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside rear upper indicator inoperative
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
o/s/r upper indicator not working
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear inner tyre inner wall is damaged but not to cords
Nearside side markers inop
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Heavy corrosion to several points on lower body, nothing excessive within a prescribed area
How Reliable is the Mercedes 709D?
Based on 974 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E790 TVP is a 1988 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 E790 TVP, 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 E790 TVP registered?
E790 TVP is a 1988 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 7 March 1988.
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