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G712 KFR

1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Cream Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

345,876 mi
Last recorded345,876 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D181,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG712 KFR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 345,876 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair by brace cylinder covered in sealer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Anti roll bar to drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 338,534 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner repaired area around brake master cylinder covered in under seal

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 334,862 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on o/s/f wing

n/s & o/s front body mountings deteriating

Fail 23 May 2024 334,825 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on o/s/f wing

n/s & o/s front body mounting bushes deteriating

Pass 28 Jul 2022 333,881 miles

Front axle corroded

Front cab to body mount rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o/s/f and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear waste water tank framework corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab to bulkhead corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush and n/s/r and o/s/r deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear towbar and brackets corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 333,841 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam and o/s/f (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working light staying on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative and o/s/f and both rear (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front axle corroded

Front cab to body mount rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and o/s/f and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear waste water tank framework corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab to bulkhead corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush and n/s/r and o/s/r deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear towbar and brackets corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 332,319 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member covered in surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Front axle covered in surface corrosion.

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Slight play in all front pins / bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side door entrance step mount is deteriorating.

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Slight play in all pins / bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 332,309 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both drag link end dust covers are split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member covered in surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Front axle covered in surface corrosion.

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Slight play in all front pins / bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side door entrance step mount is deteriorating.

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Slight play in all pins / bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 330,595 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front cab to chassis rubber mounts perishing

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 329,236 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 328,847 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 328,076 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 325,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing supports corroded

n/s/f tyre perishing on sidewall o/s/r outer tyre perishing some tyres not marked with date codes

n/s/r upper marker not working

Pass 24 Jun 2014 323,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f chassis

n/s/f inner wing corroded

n/s/r upper marker damaged

Pass 3 May 2013 322,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheel has slight bind

rear no plate slightly obscured by fittings

Pass 21 May 2012 322,092 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 322,092 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 321,413 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 315,682 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak at top of gearbox

Pass 7 Apr 2010 315,682 miles

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

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

oil leak at top of gearbox

Pass 30 Mar 2009 311,086 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 310,867 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 310,595 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 309,541 miles

corrosion in o/s floor

Pass 31 May 2005 308,785 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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G712 KFR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Cream with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G712 KFR, 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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G712 KFR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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