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JIG 1624

1990 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,620 mi
Last recorded201,620 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 709D276,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 1624
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 201,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s rear tyre perished cracked around sidewall

o/s rear top marker lamp inop

towing board lights n/w

Fail 26 Aug 2014 201,620 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s rear tyre perished cracked around sidewall

o/s rear top marker lamp inop

towing board lights n/w

Pass 12 Aug 2013 200,724 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 196,094 miles

power steering belt loose

steering box damp

Pass 30 Jun 2011 187,892 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 183,258 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 183,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 181,932 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 174,552 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 171,099 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 167,794 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 162,436 miles

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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JIG 1624 is a 1990 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JIG 1624, 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 JIG 1624 registered?

JIG 1624 is a 1990 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 15 November 1990.

Is JIG 1624 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 1624 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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