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N556 GWW

1996 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,533 mi
Last recorded72,533 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 GWW
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2008 72,533 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 72,317 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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N556 GWW is a 1996 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N556 GWW, 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 N556 GWW registered?

N556 GWW is a 1996 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N556 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N556 GWW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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