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G358 YHJ

1990 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,387 mi
Last recorded47,387 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 709D276,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG358 YHJ
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,387 miles

1 x exhaust bracket broken

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

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,168 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 46,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,408 miles

Vehicle presented for test as a motor caravan.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 44,400 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle presented for test as a motor caravan.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,826 miles

nearside rear outer tyre perished

Fail 18 Jul 2008 42,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear outer tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,231 miles

free play at steering wheel on limit

Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,135 miles

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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G358 YHJ is a 1990 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G358 YHJ, 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 G358 YHJ registered?

G358 YHJ is a 1990 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G358 YHJ safe to buy?

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