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A582 TMA

1984 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Multi-colour Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

413,819 mi
Last recorded413,819 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 609 D240,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA582 TMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2007 413,819 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2005 408,684 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 408,599 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 609 D?

Based on 2,600 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
3,436
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
position lamp(s) not working 61
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A582 TMA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Multi-colour with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 50.0% with a typical mileage of 240,097 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 609 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A582 TMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 609 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A582 TMA registered?

A582 TMA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 5 March 1984.

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