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F948 YKD

1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,333 mi
Last recorded133,333 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D188,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF948 YKD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 133,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S + O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 131,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe clamp loose but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense small hole (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 129,212 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in chassis - front to rear beginning to pit (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread all (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2024 129,212 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in chassis - front to rear beginning to pit (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread all (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 119,486 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 119,461 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 119,407 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 118,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 117,876 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 116,741 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 115,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 115,125 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 113,772 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of drag link (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear of drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 112,427 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 112,365 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joints (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 109,740 miles

offside top marker light not working

Fail 12 Mar 2015 109,740 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside top marker light not working

Fail 19 Mar 2014 106,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 106,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 105,199 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 103,751 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 99,768 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,300 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 93,496 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,142 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 83,748 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 77,046 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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F948 YKD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 F948 YKD, 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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F948 YKD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 29 September 1988.

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