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E790 TVP

1988 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,737 mi
Last recorded39,737 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes 709D222,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE790 TVP
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 39,737 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 38,898 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 37,561 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 36,376 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,128 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,803 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 31,800 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,737 miles

2x nearside side marker lamps inoperative

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside rear upper indicator inoperative

Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,488 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 23,488 miles

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 23,446 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,755 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,648 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 15,647 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,794 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 9,982 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 5,947 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 5,876 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 5,224 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 4,720 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 114,009 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 114,009 miles

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.

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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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.

Is E790 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E790 TVP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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