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G197 LGN

1989 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,239 mi
Last recorded189,239 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 709D202,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 LGN
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 189,239 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 188,052 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 188,020 miles

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.

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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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.

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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.

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