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H155 BCU

1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

279,562 mi
Last recorded279,562 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 609 D181,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH155 BCU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 279,562 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 277,110 miles

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))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 276,994 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 274,050 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 268,674 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 263,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 259,925 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 257,621 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 257,521 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 256,341 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 254,978 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 251,896 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 251,896 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 251,746 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 250,112 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 250,042 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 246,890 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 246,890 miles

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 246,766 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 242,730 miles

corrosion on chassis members in places.

extensive body and underbody coprrosion in places,body in very poor condition.

play in steering mechanism.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 236,919 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 233,544 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 230,630 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 230,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 228,788 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 224,498 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 221,163 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 221,125 miles

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.

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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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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