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F733 NPK

1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Silver Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

280,854 mi
Last recorded280,854 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D168,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF733 NPK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 280,854 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion repair to front inner wheel arch

Nearside Front slight king pin free play

Nearside Front step corrosion

Nearside pope fixings to side of vehicle

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front corrosion repair to inner wheel arch

Offside Front slight king pin free play

Offside Front step corrosion

corrosion repair to underside of vehicle, can't see weld because of being covered in under seal

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2021 280,756 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner srep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake warning light not working

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Kingpin slight play

Nearside Rear Corrosion to under side of body

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Cab step corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Kingpin slight play

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Under body corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2019 278,635 miles

Nearside passenger door corrosion

Offside Front inside wheel arch crossmember corrosion

nearside and offside kingpin free play

Fail 29 May 2019 278,611 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside passenger door corrosion

Offside Front inside wheel arch crossmember corrosion

nearside and offside kingpin free play

Pass 29 May 2018 277,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust repaire

Fail 29 May 2018 277,080 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust repaire

Pass 16 Nov 2016 275,446 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 275,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 275,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab floor pan (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside/offside (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 274,340 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

child seat nearside front

power steering noisey

Pass 18 Jul 2014 273,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 271,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

power steering pump noisey

Pass 20 Jul 2012 269,816 miles

power steering pump noisey

Fail 17 Jul 2012 269,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 268,430 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 266,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 266,662 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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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F733 NPK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Silver with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F733 NPK, 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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F733 NPK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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