1989 Mercedes-Benz 709D 4.0L Diesel · G488 ATL
1989 Mercedes-Benz 709D (4.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 367,219 km. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 709D
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 367,219 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G488 ATL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 367,219 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G488 ATL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 709D (G488 ATL) between June 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Towbar attachment defective Tow bar bolts are to short (6.1.6 (c) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Smoke test not done due to tail pipe holed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust system insecure Exhaust box mounting is split and securing bolt nut missing (6.1.2 (a))”.
G488 ATL Odometer History
- 13/06/2023367,219 km
- 17/05/2024367,219 km
- 06/05/2025367,219 km
- 18/03/2026367,219 km
- 14/04/2026367,219 km
Average of roughly 0 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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