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G681 WHY

1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

113,003 mi
Last recorded113,003 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D181,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG681 WHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 113,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper marker lamp not working

Fail 21 Jul 2026 113,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 108,825 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 106,167 miles

Front Seat pivots worn and slight movement

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nsf and osf bushes deteriorated and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 103,944 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front and Rear spring eye and shackle bushes split and perished but not allowing excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front seat pivots slight wear

Pass 23 Jul 2022 101,505 miles

Central Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 101,505 miles

Central Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,892 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 95,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 95,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 95,400 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,120 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 93,103 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (both) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 92,306 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 92,306 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,684 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 84,185 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 82,573 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 81,793 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 80,642 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,357 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 75,415 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 73,104 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 71,727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 69,183 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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G681 WHY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G681 WHY, 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 G681 WHY registered?

G681 WHY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G681 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G681 WHY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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