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G251 TSL

1990 Mercedes 709D

Multi-colour Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

468,916 mi
Last recorded468,916 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2005
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 709D276,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 TSL
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2005 468,916 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 468,808 miles

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.

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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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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