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D973 EAJ

1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

274,141 mi
Last recorded274,141 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D189,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD973 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 274,141 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 274,050 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 270,684 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 266,853 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 263,629 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 258,540 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 254,041 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 248,844 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 242,700 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 235,831 miles

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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D973 EAJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D973 EAJ, 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 D973 EAJ registered?

D973 EAJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D973 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D973 EAJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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