MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
nearside front tyre perished
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.
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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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