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G164 YRE

1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Silver Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

281,543 mi
Last recorded281,543 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D181,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG164 YRE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 281,543 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 279,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 278,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 277,555 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 274,491 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 274,489 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 27,383 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 272,930 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 269,597 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 267,893 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 265,046 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 262,808 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 259,246 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 255,092 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 252,630 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 248,662 miles

Both o/s/r tyres close to limit

front drag link end has slight lift in it

o/s/f track rod end has slight lift in it

Pass 10 Jul 2007 246,469 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 240,612 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 609 D?

Based on 2,600 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
3,436
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
position lamp(s) not working 61
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G164 YRE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Silver with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 181,376 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 609 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G164 YRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 609 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G164 YRE registered?

G164 YRE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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