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F305 RHY

1989 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

244,092 mi
Last recorded244,092 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 709D202,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF305 RHY
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 244,092 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r and o/s/r and front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step and floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury center door panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and all body mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 6 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 243,817 miles

Coolant low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside 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 Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Towbar Corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2022 243,772 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Lower door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Outer tyre (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside 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 Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Towbar Corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 223,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

body has corrosion in various places

Fail 14 Apr 2016 223,321 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in places (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 217,975 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 217,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 214,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 211,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 211,367 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 208,236 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 208,016 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 203,124 miles

o/s/f inner wing panel corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2010 200,329 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 199,694 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 199,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 198,244 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 197,365 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 194,980 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F305 RHY is a 1989 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 202,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F305 RHY, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F305 RHY is a 1989 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 4 April 1989.

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