MOT Status
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279,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested flexi hose bulged and leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
rear doors corroded
Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag link ends some play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear handbrake lower effort
Rear doors corroded,potential sharp edges
Rear suspension leaf springs heavy corrosion also general corrosion on underside
Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s front inner wheel arch in poor condition
corrosion on chassis members in places.
extensive body and underbody coprrosion in places,body in very poor condition.
play in steering mechanism.
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust bracket/support loose
rear outriggers slightly corroded
minor play in nearside front hub assembly
minor play in offside front hub assembly
nearside and offside sills corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.5.4b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.5.4b)
Brake pipe security under bonnet could be improved. Seat base security could be improved
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 609 D?
Based on 2,600 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.
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H155 BCU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 H155 BCU, 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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H155 BCU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 26 September 1990.
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