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D333 WCU

1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Grey Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

425,639 mi
Last recorded425,639 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D189,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD333 WCU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 425,639 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 424,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced be hind seat (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced be hind seat (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 423,619 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cord or ply (5.2.3 (e))

slight play up and down in both king pins

Pass 1 Nov 2018 421,543 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 421,530 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2013 418,130 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 22 Aug 2013 418,127 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2009 416,288 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear pipe has temp repair

some inbalance on rear brakes

vehicle under sealed unable to check brake pipes etc

Fail 2 Sep 2009 415,929 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear pipe has temp repair

vehicle under sealed unable to check brake pipes etc

Pass 22 Sep 2008 412,265 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 411,888 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 397,706 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 397,616 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

fuel tank over fill pipe damp

lift in off side front king pin

near side bumper insecure

slight imbalance on front brakes

wear in both drag link ends.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 381,381 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 381,254 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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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D333 WCU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Grey with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D333 WCU, 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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D333 WCU is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 9 March 1987.

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