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243,116 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Slight free play in steering system
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Vehicle body showing signs of corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Various exhaust rubbers deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight pattern fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Bumper support bracket loose
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached BOTH SIDES, shock absorber bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Various exhaust rubbers deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight pattern fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Bumper support bracket loose
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight bind on o/s/f brake
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Play at steering wheel, not excessive.
Rear end brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.
Play at steering wheel, not excessive.
Rear end brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight leak at steering box.
Noted very little exhaust at rear end, no leak found.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Noted very little exhaust at rear end, no leak found.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 609 D?
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H489 TVF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 206,009 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 H489 TVF, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H489 TVF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 13 May 1991.
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