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G702 YRJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Grey Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,654 mi
Last recorded26,654 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D168,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG702 YRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 26,654 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 26,521 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jun 2025 26,336 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 25,103 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 22,675 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 21,426 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 20,247 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 20,136 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 18,632 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 13,824 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 13,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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G702 YRJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Grey with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 G702 YRJ, 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 G702 YRJ registered?

G702 YRJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G702 YRJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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