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F653 YAV

1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

599,856 mi
Last recorded599,856 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D168,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF653 YAV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 599,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 599,851 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 576,578 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 555,670 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F653 YAV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 168,352 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 F653 YAV, 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 37 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 F653 YAV registered?

F653 YAV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 12 January 1989.

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