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E241 KYN

1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

439,631 mi
Last recorded439,631 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D189,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE241 KYN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 439,631 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion along both body lower sides

corrosion along under nearside cab, just outside the 30cm limit of nearside lower seatbelt mount

corrosion along under offside cab, tho no seatbelt fitted at time of test

corrosion in both front inner wheelarches

Fail 23 Sep 2013 439,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion along both body lower sides

corrosion along under nearside cab, just outside the 30cm limit of nearside lower seatbelt mount

corrosion along under offside cab, tho no seatbelt fitted at time of test

corrosion in both front inner wheelarches

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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E241 KYN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E241 KYN, 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 E241 KYN registered?

E241 KYN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 6 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E241 KYN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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