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H606 OVW

1991 Mercedes 609D

Yellow Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,131 mi
Last recorded45,131 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH606 OVW
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,131 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 451,000 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.7.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (inoperative) (1.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

1. OPERATION OF FRONT DOORS. †2. ENGINE DRIVE BELTS SLACK.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 420,565 miles

1. OFFSIDE WASHERS. †2. SECURITY OF BONNET. †3. CORROSION TO OFFSIDE WHEEL ARCH. †4. CORROSION TO REAR OFFSIDE PANEL FRAME. †5. EXHAUST DOWNPIPE, SLIGHT LEAK.

Fail 6 Dec 2005 420,565 miles

1. OFFSIDE WASHERS. †2. SECURITY OF BONNET. †3. CORROSION TO OFFSIDE WHEEL ARCH. †4. CORROSION TO REAR OFFSIDE PANEL FRAME. †5. EXHAUST DOWNPIPE, SLIGHT LEAK.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 609D?

Based on 891 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
3,348
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 26
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24
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H606 OVW is a 1991 Mercedes 609D in Yellow with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mercedes 609D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H606 OVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 609D typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes 609D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H606 OVW registered?

H606 OVW is a 1991 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 9 July 1991.

Is H606 OVW safe to buy?

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