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B19 RDX

1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,918 mi
Last recorded232,918 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D189,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 RDX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 232,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

both front kingpins slight lift

n/s inner wing/bulk head corroded and weak

n/s parking brake effort just met requirements on brake roller test

o/s lower step corroded & weak

rear cab section corroded and weak

Fail 15 Sep 2020 232,914 miles

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Rear spring mounting (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front king pins have slight lift

Nearside inner wing/bulkhead corroded and weak

Nearside park brake only just met requirements

Offside lower step corroded and weak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to LSV (1.1.11 (c))

Rear lower cab section corroded and weak

Pass 20 Sep 2019 231,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

both front axle king pins slight lift

n/s handbrake effort just met requirements

o/s step corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 229,266 miles

Offside step to floor section corroded

both front axle king pins slight lift

wiper scuttle panel corroded and holed both corners

Fail 23 Jul 2018 229,257 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated step to floor section (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking pipe corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Offside step to floor section corroded

both front axle king pins slight lift

wiper scuttle panel corroded and holed both corners

Pass 10 Aug 2017 22,808 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only just got effort 17% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 286,258 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both slight lift (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 224,617 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 220,174 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 220,164 miles

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

Front Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 218,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 217,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 217,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 216,911 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 211,473 miles

Coolant leak

High Imbalance on rear brakes

O/S/R Inner Tyre perishing on Inner Wall

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 209,244 miles

All four rear tyres perished.

Both rear shocker bushes slightly deteriorated.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion nearside rear chassis rail.

Slight corrosion offside rear chassis rail.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 209,244 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All four rear tyres perished.

Both rear shocker bushes slightly deteriorated.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion nearside rear chassis rail.

Slight corrosion offside rear chassis rail.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 208,872 miles

advise corrosion to both rear leaf spring u bolts

advise corrosion to cab wheel arch

advise corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

advise corrosion to rear of rear cab

advise head lamp aim bottom limit

clutch operation

Pass 4 Jan 2007 208,221 miles

advise corrosion to offside front step.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 207,562 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 207,544 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear inner tyres sidewalls cracked

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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B19 RDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 189,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B19 RDX, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B19 RDX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 6 April 1987.

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