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G678 USL

1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,049 mi
Last recorded96,049 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D181,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 USL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All n/s/f spring bushes worn + perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All n/s/r spring eye bushes worn + perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All o/s/f spring eye bushes worn + perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All o/s/r spring eye bushes worn + perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 96,048 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All n/s/f spring bushes worn + perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All n/s/r spring eye bushes worn + perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All o/s/f spring eye bushes worn + perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All o/s/r spring eye bushes worn + perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 92,635 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2017 87,556 miles

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

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

Front roll bar bushes perishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight perishing both front leaf spring front bushes

Slight perishing rear leaf spring eye bushes

Steering box fluid pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,186 miles

Brake & clutch master cylinders corrodid

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded From steering box (2.3.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tow bar lighting socket bracket has one bolt loose but remaining bolts secure

headlamp converter kits fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 83,694 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2013 79,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,118 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 70,330 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 70,257 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,395 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,398 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,196 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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G678 USL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 181,376 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 G678 USL, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G678 USL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 23 March 1990.

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