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LAZ 5867

1990 Mercedes 709D

Yellow Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

323,663 mi
Last recorded323,663 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 709D276,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 5867
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 323,663 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 323,568 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 322,503 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under tank (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 312,935 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 312,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 299,361 miles

play in top of steering column

Fail 20 May 2019 299,360 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

play in top of steering column

Pass 30 May 2018 290,651 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 290,494 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 290,435 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2016 288,442 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 286,124 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 283,329 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF NSF KING PINS

Fail 24 Apr 2014 283,252 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF NSF KING PINS

Pass 10 Oct 2012 281,512 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2012 281,512 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2012 281,371 miles

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 277,958 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

slight bind from both side front brakes

Pass 3 Feb 2010 276,457 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 276,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 276,263 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 275,698 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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LAZ 5867 is a 1990 Mercedes 709D in Yellow with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LAZ 5867, 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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LAZ 5867 is a 1990 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 15 October 1990.

Is LAZ 5867 safe to buy?

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