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J3 KCB

1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,953 mi
Last recorded29,953 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D165,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 KCB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,953 miles

o/s parking brake reading low but OK for MOT

Fail 26 Jul 2008 29,952 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

parking brake readings 17 % only just passes MOT requirements

Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,000 miles

slight play in both kingpins

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

fuel tank damp on under side / no sign of leak

Pass 3 Aug 2006 6,070 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 6,066 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt missing manual states minibus up to 16 seats max gross 3500kg / coach alarge bus over 7.5 tonnes with max speed 60 mph . this vehicle falls between these groups so does not require drivers seat belt

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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J3 KCB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J3 KCB, 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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What year was J3 KCB registered?

J3 KCB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 13 January 1992.

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