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G727 GCX

1989 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

232,624 mi
Last recorded232,624 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 709D202,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG727 GCX
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 232,624 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 226,667 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 224,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 219,740 miles

Nearside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 May 2008 206,684 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 205,278 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 205,261 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on power steering pipes

corrosion on rear body panel

oil stain on steering box

play in offside rear wheel bearing

splits in front axle spring bushes

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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G727 GCX is a 1989 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G727 GCX, 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 G727 GCX registered?

G727 GCX is a 1989 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G727 GCX safe to buy?

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