1979 Mercedes-Benz LP709 3.8L Diesel · LDV 248V
1979 Mercedes-Benz LP709 (3.8L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 1979. Recorded mileage 42,461 km. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ LP709
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 42,461 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LDV 248V Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 42,461 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LDV 248V Odometer History
- 15/01/202642,420 km
- 09/02/202642,461 km+41 km
Average of roughly 598 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
LDV 248V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Mercedes-Benz Lp709 (LDV 248V) between January 2026 and February 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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