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B729 XYC

1985 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

265,046 mi
Last recorded265,046 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB729 XYC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 265,046 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 250,893 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 249,291 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 241,031 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 240,498 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 230,132 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 221,643 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

general all over suspension and brake pipe corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2017 221,643 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

general all over suspension and brake pipe corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2015 207,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Aug 2013 195,870 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 178,597 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 170,115 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 170,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 168,397 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 167,193 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 159,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 157,294 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 157,294 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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B729 XYC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B729 XYC, 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 41 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 B729 XYC registered?

B729 XYC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 20 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B729 XYC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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