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ExpiredMileage
455,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cannot be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cannot be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
vehicle sills and out riggers heavily corroded, not likely to become detached
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Position lamp not working both top marker lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently bonnet skin corroded away from frame (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cannot be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cannot be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
vehicle sills and out riggers heavily corroded, not likely to become detached
Various areas of corrosion
Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps And cover missing (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Various areas of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged lens (1.1.A.3e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre prop cushion split
Offside Front seatbelt frayed
both inner and outer sills corroded
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46percent (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front seatbelt fraying
both inner and outer sills corroded
centre prop cushion split
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
slight bind n/s/f brake
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Imbalance on rear brakes,nearside rear effort low.
Nearside front brake has slight bind.
Nearside rear inner tyre punctured.
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Various wiring insecure.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Imbalance on rear brakes,nearside rear effort low.
Nearside front brake has slight bind.
Nearside rear inner tyre punctured.
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Various wiring insecure.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s rear top marker
o/s belt poor
o/s rear spray flap missing
o/s washer poor
two no plates fitted to rear one cut down to fit
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s rear top marker
o/s belt poor
o/s rear spray flap missing
o/s washer poor
two no plates fitted to rear one cut down to fit
Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s/r wheel nuts ?
oil leak
Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s/r wheel nuts ?
oil leak
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K196 RRH is a 1993 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
Across all 1993 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 276,223 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 K196 RRH, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K196 RRH is a 1993 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 4 March 1993.
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