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LGN 689V

1979 Mercedes Motor Home

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,043 mi
Last recorded17,043 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes Motor Home95,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGN 689V
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Home
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 17,043 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 16,850 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 16,850 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 16,847 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 15,693 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 14,574 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 13,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 13,787 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 13,109 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,094 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 10,651 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 10,646 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

slight noise front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,939 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 8,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 7,094 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 7,081 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 11 Jul 2007 4,768 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 2,214 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Home?

Based on 6,590 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
1,983
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121
fog lamp not working 110
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 92
position lamp(s) not working 89
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LGN 689V is a 1979 Mercedes Motor Home in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes Motor Home models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 95,823 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Home fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LGN 689V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Home typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Mercedes Motor Home is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LGN 689V registered?

LGN 689V is a 1979 Mercedes Motor Home, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is LGN 689V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGN 689V shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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