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K689 TJC

1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,048 mi
Last recorded232,048 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D164,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK689 TJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 232,048 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has a fluid pipe slightly damaged (2.3.1c)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.1b)

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 11 May 2010 231,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.1.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has a fluid pipe slightly damaged (2.3.1c)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.1b)

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 12 May 2009 212,521 miles

Rear brake imbalance 44%

Pass 16 May 2008 204,418 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 204,224 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 14 May 2007 190,526 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 168,451 miles

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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K689 TJC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 164,717 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 K689 TJC, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K689 TJC registered?

K689 TJC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 8 June 1993.

Is K689 TJC safe to buy?

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