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F279 STC

1989 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,405 mi
Last recorded114,405 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 709D202,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF279 STC
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 114,405 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 114,366 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

wipers only working on one speed

Fail 3 Oct 2019 114,362 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

wipers only working on one speed

Pass 15 May 2017 114,167 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,447 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 106,163 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight brake bind on both front brakes !

Pass 14 Feb 2011 103,731 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 103,731 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 102,704 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 99,999 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 98,889 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 98,865 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2007 96,651 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 96,470 miles

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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F279 STC is a 1989 Mercedes 709D in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 202,392 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 F279 STC, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F279 STC registered?

F279 STC is a 1989 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 10 June 1989.

Is F279 STC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F279 STC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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