MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
322,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight binding front brakes
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight binding front brakes
general corrosion under/body
Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
general corrosion under/body
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 609 D?
Based on 2,600 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F472 RBF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 188,900 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 F472 RBF, 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 38 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 F472 RBF registered?
F472 RBF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 September 1988.
Is F472 RBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for F472 RBF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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