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F164 XHD

1989 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

316,244 mi
Last recorded316,244 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 709D202,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF164 XHD
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2006 316,244 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion along both body sides

corrosion by offside front door hinge

dampness around steering box

offside parking brake lower than nearside

Pass 17 Aug 2005 315,174 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 315,125 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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F164 XHD is a 1989 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F164 XHD, 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 F164 XHD registered?

F164 XHD is a 1989 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 3 May 1989.

Is F164 XHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F164 XHD shows 3 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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