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G439 EJT

1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

157,804 mi
Last recorded157,804 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D181,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG439 EJT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 157,804 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 155,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2022 154,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 154,657 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 154,426 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 152,962 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 151,107 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 150,871 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

steering column top bearing slightly worn

Pass 23 Jul 2013 149,652 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 148,053 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind on both front brakes

slight corrosion in offside front inner wing

Pass 23 Jul 2011 145,697 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 145,572 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 143,583 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 139,524 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 135,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 131,023 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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G439 EJT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G439 EJT, 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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G439 EJT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 18 July 1990.

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