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F959 SHD

1989 Mercedes 709D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

365,169 mi
Last recorded365,169 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 709D202,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF959 SHD
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 365,169 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 365,162 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 364,808 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 364,783 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 361,490 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 359,916 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 365,017 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 354,712 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear 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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F959 SHD is a 1989 Mercedes 709D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F959 SHD, 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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What year was F959 SHD registered?

F959 SHD is a 1989 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F959 SHD safe to buy?

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