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K611 UPG

1992 Mercedes 609D

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

417,802 mi
Last recorded417,802 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes 609D275,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK611 UPG
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 417,802 miles

Front inner wings rusty

Nearside Front seat removed

Offside Rear quater pannel rusty small hole

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis and out riggers surface rust

Fail 1 Jul 2021 417,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury quarter pannel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

chassis and out riggers surface rust

Front inner wings rusty

Nearside Front seat removed

Offside Rear quater pannel rusty small hole

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 416,996 miles

under sills rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2020 416,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

under sills rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2018 416,915 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 416,875 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 412,391 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 412,277 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above wheel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

offside rear brake performance low on service and parking.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 404,826 miles

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

Nearside Front inner pad edge broken

Nearside Rear noise from wheel bearing?

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 394,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 384,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 372,853 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipe of tank(breather) damp.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 372,753 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel pipe of tank(breather) damp.

rear brake imbalance.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 355,169 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 13 Jul 2011 338,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 338,307 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 330,301 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Aug 2010 330,286 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jun 2010 330,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 328,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion.

Movement in front exhaust flexible section.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear bumper end cap missing.

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 328,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion.

Movement in front exhaust flexible section.

Nearside rear inner tyre inner sidewall cut.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside rear bumper end cap missing.

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 325,001 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system getting corroded

front discs corroded and getting worn

front pads getting low

poor image both headlamps

rear anti roll bar mounting and link bushes getting perished

some play rear wheel bearings

some play steering box

Pass 6 Jan 2007 320,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 315,793 miles

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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K611 UPG is a 1992 Mercedes 609D in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K611 UPG, 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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K611 UPG is a 1992 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 10 November 1992.

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