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H812 WWV

1990 Mercedes 709D

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,897 mi
Last recorded117,897 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 709D276,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH812 WWV
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 117,897 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

various amounts of corrosion on inner wheel arches and inner sills

Pass 16 Jul 2016 92,472 miles

both front tyres perished

offsde rear inner tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2015 90,729 miles

offside outer rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jun 2015 90,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside outer rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,218 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 88,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,679 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 85,821 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 85,800 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

O/S/F inner wing has corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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H812 WWV is a 1990 Mercedes 709D in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 276,348 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 H812 WWV, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H812 WWV is a 1990 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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