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G296 SBB

1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

287,931 mi
Last recorded287,931 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D181,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG296 SBB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 287,931 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 287,822 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Body Cross Member Corroding.

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Various Corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2006 283,344 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 283,344 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes slightly binding

interior mirror cracked

nearside rear outer tyre wearing inner edge

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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G296 SBB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G296 SBB, 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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G296 SBB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 16 May 1990.

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