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K278 KGP

1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,999 mi
Last recorded237,999 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D165,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 KGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 237,999 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2012 237,999 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 237,999 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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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K278 KGP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 K278 KGP, 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 K278 KGP registered?

K278 KGP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 6 November 1992.

Is K278 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K278 KGP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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