MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
527,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Body has slight corrosion below seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion corrosion near door hinge (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
body work in general corroded
offside front and all rear tyres cracking in tread /sidewalls
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion below seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion corrosion near door hinge (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
body work in general corroded
offside front and all rear tyres cracking in tread /sidewalls
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 609 D?
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D191 YCW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 D191 YCW, 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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D191 YCW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 May 1987.
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