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F445 GAT

1989 Mercedes 709D

Green Diesel 397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

302,202 mi
Last recorded302,202 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 709D202,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF445 GAT
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine397cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2006 302,202 miles

all passenger seats removed. no a longer pcv.

Fail 1 Jun 2006 302,120 miles

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

all passenger seat belts are removed. no longer a pcv.

Fail 26 May 2006 302,117 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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F445 GAT is a 1989 Mercedes 709D in Green with a 397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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

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 F445 GAT, 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 F445 GAT registered?

F445 GAT is a 1989 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F445 GAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F445 GAT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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