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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz 709

1 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
58%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mercedes-benz 709 vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 709 has an overall 58% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 207,080 miles.

1
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
2,118
Avg miles / year
7.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz 709 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 709 MOT tests:

  • Other45%
  • Brakes23%
  • Body & structure14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Visibility2%

Mercedes-benz 709 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Diesel (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz 709 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 709 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
  2. Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
  3. Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3) (4 times)
  4. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
  5. Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) (4 times)
  6. Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
  7. Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) (4 times)
  8. Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
  9. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
  10. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
  11. Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
  13. Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (3 times)
  14. Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  15. Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (3 times)

Mercedes-benz 709 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1986 1 26 58% 207,080

Mercedes-benz 709 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mercedes-benz 709 vehicles in our MOT data, 58% pass the MOT (a 42% failure rate), with about 7.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 709 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3).

The typical Mercedes-benz 709 in our data has covered around 207,080 miles.

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