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N376 PNY

1996 Mercedes 709D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

328,730 mi
Last recorded328,730 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN376 PNY
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 328,730 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 328,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 324,259 miles

Corrossion in floor not within prescribed area

Rear bumper has some damage

corrossion on inner wheel arches n/s and o/s

Pass 7 Oct 2011 311,252 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 300,903 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.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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N376 PNY is a 1996 Mercedes 709D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N376 PNY, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes 709D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N376 PNY registered?

N376 PNY is a 1996 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N376 PNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N376 PNY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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