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J481 RJB

1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Grey Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

210,589 mi
Last recorded210,589 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D165,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ481 RJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 210,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded through

Nearside Inner Sills corroded through in places front to rear

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded through

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Sills corroded through in places, front to rear

Prop shaft corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 206,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 205,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 204,422 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 204,360 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 199,316 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 199,310 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 May 2016 192,755 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 192,740 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2015 185,565 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 182,355 miles

both wiper blades split slight

Fail 15 Apr 2014 182,337 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,319 miles

bonnet catch faulty

Fail 16 Apr 2013 173,129 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

bonnet catch faulty

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s rear & o/s front tyres perished on side wall

Pass 19 Apr 2012 168,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 168,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front brake bind

Pass 1 Feb 2011 162,731 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 156,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 156,003 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 143,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 143,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 131,572 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 127,542 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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J481 RJB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Grey with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J481 RJB, 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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J481 RJB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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