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340,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Registration Plate Lampthrowing white light
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing fouling on leaf spring (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
both front king pins have slight play
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing fouling on leaf spring (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
both front king pins have slight play
both king pins have lift
load sensing brake valve linkage worn
oil leak at engine slight
steering column top bush worn
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both king pins have lift
load sensing brake valve linkage worn
oil leak at engine slight
steering column top bush worn
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sharp edges (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sharp edges (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working very slow operation (3.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front both front king pins have slight play
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake handle needs replacing
misting of oil around engine
nearside front spring rear bush deteriated but no excess movement/wear
offside and nearside front spring front bushes deteriated but no excess movement/wear
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Horn control insecure not found (7.7 (b))
nearside front spring rear bush deteriated but no excess movement/wear
offside and nearside front spring front bushes deteriated but no excess movement/wear
n/s front rear spring eye bush tearing on edges
o/s front spring eye front bush tearing on outer edges
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low 70% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle inoperative (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n/s front rear spring eye bush tearing on edges
o/s front spring eye front bush tearing on outer edges
Body has slight corrosion All inner arches (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion Around windscreen (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion Inside of front bumper (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
Heavy amount of undercoat used
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion All inner arches (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion Around windscreen (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion Inside of front bumper (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
Heavy amount of undercoat used
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both front inner arches have holes caused by corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
general body condition of vehichle is very poor
oil leak
welding repairs covered with underseal
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
general body condition of vehichle is very poor
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
n/s/r inner wheel arch holed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
side repeater have been removed
front brakes on limit of imbalance †slightly smoking on tickover
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
o/s/r lamp cracked †headlamp deflectors fitted †n/s/r outer tyre in poor condition †all brake pipes corroded †play in front king pins
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A781 KEY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Multi-colour with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.2%.
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 A781 KEY, 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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A781 KEY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 January 1984.
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