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G474 HVH

1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

350,496 mi
Last recorded350,496 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D181,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG474 HVH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 350,496 miles

engine oil feed pipe cracked slight leak

osr indcator lense slight damage and showing slight white light

poor welding repairs to inner sills and floor

slight play in osf king pin

steering slightly heavy or lock to lock

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 14 May 2013 350,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

engine oil feed pipe cracked slight leak

osr indcator lense slight damage and showing slight white light

poor welding repairs to inner sills and floor

slight play in osf king pin

Pass 10 May 2012 349,651 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 348,993 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 347,568 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 347,554 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G474 HVH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G474 HVH, 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 G474 HVH registered?

G474 HVH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 19 April 1990.

Is G474 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G474 HVH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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