1989 Mercedes Unknown 4.0L Diesel · G947 VEU
1989 Mercedes Unknown (4.0L, diesel). First registered 24/11/1989. Recorded mileage 395,705 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 395,705 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 3972cc
G947 VEU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2024
- 395,705 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G947 VEU Odometer History
- 13/09/2023385,552 km
- 10/10/2023385,669 km+117 km
- 30/10/2024395,671 km+10,002 km
- 11/11/2024395,705 km+34 km
Average of roughly 8,728 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
G947 VEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes Unknown (G947 VEU) between September 2023 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Shock”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner ”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner”.
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