MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
736,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
2nd axle propshaft flange has lift
Front cab mountings - bushes perished
oil leak
steering joint dust cover split/missing
temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
2nd axle propshaft flange has lift
Service brake operation low at rear axle
front cab mounting rubber bushes perished
oil leak
steering joint dust cover split/missing
temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Centre Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring repaired by welding (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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G817 SSN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G817 SSN, 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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G817 SSN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 December 1989.
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