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G943 FBV

1989 Mercedes 709D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

300,190 mi
Last recorded300,190 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 709D202,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG943 FBV
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 300,190 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front anti roll bar clamps loose

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2009 300,173 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front anti roll bar clamps loose

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 293,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 293,723 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 289,232 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 288,507 miles

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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G943 FBV is a 1989 Mercedes 709D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 202,392 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 G943 FBV, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G943 FBV registered?

G943 FBV is a 1989 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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