MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,239 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 709D?
Based on 974 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G197 LGN is a 1989 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G197 LGN, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of G197 LGN?
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What year was G197 LGN registered?
G197 LGN is a 1989 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 25 August 1989.
Is G197 LGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for G197 LGN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G197 LGN have outstanding finance?
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