MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
468,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)
Seat belt installation attached to floor without reinforcement plates or with plates of an unsuitable size/contour (5.3.1m)
Seat belt installation has a rail or other harsh object fitted without suitable padding as required (5.3.1j)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 709D?
Based on 974 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G251 TSL is a 1990 Mercedes 709D in Multi-colour with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1990 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 276,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G251 TSL, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G251 TSL registered?
G251 TSL is a 1990 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 3 January 1990.
Is G251 TSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for G251 TSL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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