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D690 ACX

1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

260,000 mi
Last recorded260,000 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D189,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD690 ACX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 260,000 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 256,807 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 256,807 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 255,418 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 255,118 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 251,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 250,044 miles

Exhust box support strap corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 248,372 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 246,540 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 243,793 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all rubber bushes perrishing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 240,546 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 240,546 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 236,967 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 236,967 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 230,325 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 221,387 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 211,065 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 211,065 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel breather pipe from tank damp

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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D690 ACX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D690 ACX, 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 D690 ACX registered?

D690 ACX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 11 June 1987.

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