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G469 HVH

1990 Mercedes 709D

Grey Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

381,278 mi
Last recorded381,278 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 709D276,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG469 HVH
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 381,278 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 375,789 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 370,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 362,655 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 350,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to under side

Pass 25 Aug 2017 338,082 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 325,599 miles

Nearside Front Under wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 307,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 288,556 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body in poor condition

o/s/f head light cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2013 267,889 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 246,609 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 246,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 229,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 217,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 217,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 211,229 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 211,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust mount loose

slight movement in steering box and joints

slight play in king pins

Pass 18 Aug 2008 202,444 miles

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 189,943 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 189,364 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 189,364 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r mud flap insecure

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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G469 HVH is a 1990 Mercedes 709D in Grey with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G469 HVH, 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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G469 HVH is a 1990 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 6 February 1990.

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