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W589 YCY

2000 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

234,892 mi
Last recorded234,892 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW589 YCY
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2009 234,892 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)

corrosive damage n/s/r body c-section

n/s/r underside of vehicle - insecure wiring

surface corrosion underside of body.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 234,892 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

corrosive damage n/s/r body c-section

n/s/r underside of vehicle - insecure wiring

surface corrosion underside of body.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 228,170 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 228,170 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 207,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.1b)

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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W589 YCY is a 2000 Mercedes 709D in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W589 YCY, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes 709D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W589 YCY registered?

W589 YCY is a 2000 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W589 YCY safe to buy?

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