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H489 TVF

1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

243,116 mi
Last recorded243,116 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D206,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 TVF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 243,116 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 236,784 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 236,781 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 221,630 miles

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))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 221,626 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 209,534 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2021 201,866 miles

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))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 201,830 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2020 194,474 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 191,155 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 183,818 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 183,818 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 167,755 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 157,878 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 141,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 135,473 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 135,473 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 128,510 miles

Play at steering wheel, not excessive.

Rear end brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 128,510 miles

Play at steering wheel, not excessive.

Rear end brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 124,655 miles

Slight leak at steering box.

Pass 2 May 2008 111,847 miles

Noted very little exhaust at rear end, no leak found.

Fail 1 May 2008 111,794 miles

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.

Pass 22 May 2006 102,427 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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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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