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HUI 7755

1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Grey Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

441,937 mi
Last recorded441,937 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D187,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 7755
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 441,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front door step corroded

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering

Fail 8 Aug 2016 441,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front door step corroded

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Aug 2015 438,272 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N.S.F Upper inner wheel arch area corroded and holed

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

O.S.F step area heavily corroded and holed

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear door corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion throughout

Pass 31 Jul 2014 434,330 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system excessively corroded

N.S.F Chassis (under headlamp) area corroded

N.S.F Chassis / inner wheel arch has excessive corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O.S.F Chassis/ inner wheel arch area has excessive corrosion

O.S.F Step excessively corroded

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside has been undersealed

Underside of bonnet excessively corroded

Underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion throughout inc brake and suspension components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 434,211 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system excessively corroded

N.S.F Chassis (under headlamp) area corroded

N.S.F Chassis / inner wheel arch has excessive corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O.S.F Chassis/ inner wheel arch area has excessive corrosion

O.S.F Step excessively corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside has been undersealed

Underside of bonnet excessively corroded

Underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion throughout inc brake and suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 428,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N.S.F Chassis (under headlamp) area corroded

N.S.F Inner wheel arch area excessively corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O.S.F Inner wheel arch area excessively corroded

O.S.R Indicator not working

O.S.R Inner wheel arch excessively corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion throughout inc brake and suspension

Fail 2 Aug 2013 428,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N.S.F Chassis (under headlamp) area corroded

N.S.F Inner wheel arch area excessively corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O.S.F Inner wheel arch area excessively corroded

O.S.R Indicator not working

O.S.R Inner wheel arch excessively corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion throughout inc brake and suspension

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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HUI 7755 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Grey with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 187,021 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 HUI 7755, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HUI 7755 registered?

HUI 7755 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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