MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
425,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
n/s/f tyre perished
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
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
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
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)
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.
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.
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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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