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H768 CVK

1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Grey Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,540 mi
Last recorded212,540 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D206,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH768 CVK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 212,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre over ten years old

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Partly converted camper van .On going.

Fail 30 Apr 2021 212,540 miles

Central Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative both directions (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre over ten years old

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

Offside Front Inner door handle poor

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Partly converted camper van .On going.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 211,922 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall has light cracks

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 211,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall has light cracks

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 210,414 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

light cracks in near side front tyre tread

Fail 15 Apr 2015 210,414 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

light cracks in near side front tyre tread

Pass 22 May 2014 208,050 miles

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

cooker gas bottle insecure

Fail 22 May 2014 208,050 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

cooker gas bottle insecure

Pass 1 May 2013 206,009 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

power steering belt slack

vehicle presented for mot as camper van with drivers seat only

Fail 1 May 2013 206,009 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

power steering belt slack

vehicle presented for mot as camper van with drivers seat only

Pass 31 Oct 2011 203,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r wheel rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2011 203,562 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r wheel rusty

o/s/r mud gaurd loose

Pass 16 Feb 2009 200,217 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 200,173 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 197,786 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 194,428 miles

both sides inner body panels holed with rust

lower brake effort at nearside rear parking brake

offside foot well holed

offside front spring bush perished

slight brake bind on both front wheels

slight wear on top steering column bush

Pass 16 Feb 2006 189,121 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 189,121 miles

Inner Indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.5.3)

Nearside Rear Upper External window obviously not made of safety glass (on or after 1st Jan 1959) (6.11.5)

front braqke discs slightly pitted

offside track rod end rubber burst

slight brake bind at front wheels

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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H768 CVK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Grey with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 206,009 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 H768 CVK, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H768 CVK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 20 March 1991.

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