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J126 UNV

1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Yellow Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,929 mi
Last recorded66,929 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D165,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ126 UNV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,929 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyres over 10 years old

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 66,929 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure Before rear axle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyres over 10 years old

Offside Rear Front mud wing loose fowling suspension

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,385 miles

Coolant leak Oil cooler gasket ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to calipper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 65,385 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Non fixed lateral play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Down pipe from exhaust brake (8.2.2.1 (b))

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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member rotten in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Upper Position lamp not working Both rear and front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Oil cooler gasket ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to calipper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear spray suppression likely to become detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 62,218 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear inner wheel arches , o/s/f step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 62,218 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear inner wheel arches , o/s/f step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 61,250 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,307 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 55,077 miles

Nearside Front slight play king pin

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2018 55,077 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play king pin

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,846 miles

rear exhaust slightly loose and small hole

Fail 22 Mar 2016 43,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear exhaust slightly loose and small hole

Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 39,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,558 miles

temp fuel cap fitted to generator engine

Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,205 miles

Both rear outer tyres perishing on side wall

Exhaust bracket broken off one side of exhaust pipe

Pass 14 May 2012 27,901 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 27,901 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 May 2011 26,378 miles

Damage to N/S/R bumper end

Emits a small amount of white smoke on acceleration

Pass 10 May 2010 24,905 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 23,575 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 23,575 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 22,494 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,887 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 21,887 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2006 21,166 miles

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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J126 UNV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Yellow with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 165,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J126 UNV, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J126 UNV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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