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G793 WJV

1990 Mercedes 709D

Black Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,870 mi
Last recorded77,870 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 709D276,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG793 WJV
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 66,738 miles

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,111 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r outer tyre side wall cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2010 66,084 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r outer tyre side wall cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2009 64,733 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 61,897 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,199 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 57,176 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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G793 WJV is a 1990 Mercedes 709D in Black with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 276,348 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 G793 WJV, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G793 WJV registered?

G793 WJV is a 1990 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 6 February 1990.

Is G793 WJV safe to buy?

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