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A781 KEY

1984 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Multi-colour Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests36 (17 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate47.2%

Mileage

340,905 mi
Last recorded340,905 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 609 D240,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA781 KEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 19 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 340,905 miles

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))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 340,905 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 333,480 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 333,480 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 328,628 miles

both king pins have lift

load sensing brake valve linkage worn

oil leak at engine slight

steering column top bush worn

Fail 5 Nov 2020 328,601 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 319,308 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 306,182 miles

nearside front spring rear bush deteriated but no excess movement/wear

offside and nearside front spring front bushes deteriated but no excess movement/wear

Fail 29 May 2019 306,182 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 299,742 miles

n/s front rear spring eye bush tearing on edges

o/s front spring eye front bush tearing on outer edges

Fail 14 Jun 2018 299,740 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 293,928 miles

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 ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 293,928 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 288,332 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 288,332 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 282,472 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 282,448 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 282,441 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 274,647 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 274,647 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 267,398 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 255,028 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 255,028 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2011 246,327 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 246,327 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2010 240,097 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 240,097 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 232,864 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 232,859 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 220,650 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 220,643 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 216,095 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 216,087 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 207,569 miles

front brakes on limit of imbalance †slightly smoking on tickover

Fail 13 May 2006 207,559 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2006 207,519 miles

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

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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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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