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M776 CLH

1995 Mercedes 709D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,275 mi
Last recorded108,275 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 709D270,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM776 CLH
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 108,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 108,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 107,280 miles

Offside side panels corroded at lower edges

Fail 5 Oct 2020 107,177 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side mech appears out of adjustment foot brake efforts good just excessive travel of linkage in drum (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 105,998 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine idle speed high

Pass 24 May 2018 241,843 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body corroded

both inner sills of body corrodede

cab steps corroded

drag link end ball joint has slight play

slight lift in nearside king pin

slight lift in offside king pin

Fail 21 May 2018 241,843 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body corroded

drag link end ball joint has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2017 103,099 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 103,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 103,099 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,020 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 96,553 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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M776 CLH is a 1995 Mercedes 709D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 270,476 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 M776 CLH, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes 709D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M776 CLH is a 1995 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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