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D191 YCW

1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

527,355 mi
Last recorded527,355 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D189,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD191 YCW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 527,355 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 527,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 526,222 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 522,526 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 514,944 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 541,918 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 504,193 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 504,193 miles

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?

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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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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What year was D191 YCW registered?

D191 YCW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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