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F704 GAK

1989 Mercedes Unknown

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

315,506 mi
Last recorded315,506 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Unknown193,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF704 GAK
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 315,506 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Cab corroded .

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 315,506 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Cab corroded .

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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F704 GAK is a 1989 Mercedes Unknown in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 193,467 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F704 GAK registered?

F704 GAK is a 1989 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F704 GAK safe to buy?

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