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G351 XHY

1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,525 mi
Last recorded96,525 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D181,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG351 XHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2013 96,525 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear inner wing rusty

offside rear inner wing rusty

offside rear sill to floor holed not in perscribed area

Fail 10 Aug 2011 86,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear inner wing rusty

offside rear inner wing rusty

offside rear sill to floor holed not in perscribed area

Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,231 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 6 May 2009 72,798 miles

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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G351 XHY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G351 XHY, 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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What year was G351 XHY registered?

G351 XHY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 16 July 1990.

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