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J994 GWV

1992 Mercedes 609D

Grey Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

325,165 mi
Last recorded325,165 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes 609D275,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ994 GWV
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 325,165 miles

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

all leaf springs have slightly pearished bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2023 322,336 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 320,378 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 319,324 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 319,288 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Emergency exit sign missing (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 318,777 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 318,777 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 318,185 miles

OSR NSR Body mounts corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 318,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

OSR NSR Body mounts corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 316,741 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 315,612 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 313,190 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 609D?

Based on 891 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
3,348
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 26
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24
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J994 GWV is a 1992 Mercedes 609D in Grey with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes 609D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 275,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 609D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J994 GWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 609D typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes 609D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J994 GWV is a 1992 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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