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H889 AAE

1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,671 mi
Last recorded113,671 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D181,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH889 AAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 113,671 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2009 113,671 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Aug 2008 104,994 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

some play in steering box

Pass 1 Sep 2007 89,052 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 89,052 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,996 miles

corrosion in near side front wheel arch.

play in steering end float.

slight lift in both front king pin,s. †

Pass 15 Aug 2005 57,588 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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H889 AAE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H889 AAE, 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 H889 AAE registered?

H889 AAE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 13 September 1990.

Is H889 AAE safe to buy?

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