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K482 NAF

1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

237,093 mi
Last recorded237,093 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D165,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK482 NAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2009 237,093 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front pads deteriorating

n/s/f bulkhead corrosion

o/s & n/s body panels repaired with tape

o/s/r & n/s/r lamps repaired with tape

o/s/r door repaired with tape

Pass 29 Oct 2009 237,093 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front pads deteriorating

n/s/f bulkhead corrosion

o/s & n/s body panels repaired with tape

o/s/r & n/s/r lamps repaired with tape

o/s/r door repaired with tape

Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,794 miles

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

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

front drag link end worn

Fail 31 Jul 2008 21,727 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front drag link end worn

front prop-shaft bolts loose

Pass 22 Jun 2007 17,382 miles

nearside rear bumper held with rope

rear doors corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2007 17,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

hub caps on all wheels

n/s/r bumper tied on with rope

Pass 31 May 2006 14,691 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 14,578 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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K482 NAF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K482 NAF, 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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K482 NAF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 16 November 1992.

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