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D765 KWT

1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

264,931 mi
Last recorded264,931 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D189,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD765 KWT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 264,931 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 260,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 255,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 248,959 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2009 248,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 243,945 miles

O/S KING PIN LIFT,N/S/F BRAKE CALIPER BINDING,REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE,LIGHT BRAKE PIPE CORROSION

Pass 21 Sep 2006 240,703 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 240,511 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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D765 KWT 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 75%.

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 D765 KWT, 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 D765 KWT registered?

D765 KWT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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