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MIL 3618

1988 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

310,009 mi
Last recorded310,009 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes 709D222,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 3618
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 310,009 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 309,650 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 309,375 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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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MIL 3618 is a 1988 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 222,171 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 MIL 3618, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MIL 3618?

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What year was MIL 3618 registered?

MIL 3618 is a 1988 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is MIL 3618 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 3618 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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