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F695 XCV

1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Black Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

711,230 mi
Last recorded711,230 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D168,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF695 XCV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 711,230 miles

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

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

hand brake only just passed test rear shoes near wear marker

n/s and o/s body sills corroded and holed

n/s and o/s doors corroding

oil leak on engine

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 25 May 2011 711,230 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s and o/s body sills corroded and holed

n/s and o/s doors corroding

oil leak on engine

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 14 May 2011 711,230 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear under body corroded ok for test vehicle has chassis

Pass 22 May 2010 705,021 miles

offside rear tyre outer face has slight damage

Fail 15 May 2010 704,550 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre outer face has slight damage

Pass 15 May 2009 683,857 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 653,976 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 962,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 626,063 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 594,671 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 593,951 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 560,267 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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F695 XCV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Black with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 168,352 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 F695 XCV, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F695 XCV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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