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K791 PLM

1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,399 mi
Last recorded95,399 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D165,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK791 PLM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2012 95,399 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Upper Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cracks in front axle shackle bushes

near side step and frame corroded and top plate insecure

nearside wiper blade going off screen

slight damage on nearside rear outer tyre side wall

slight play in all rear axle roll bar buahes

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2011 92,944 miles

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

chip in windscreen

n/s 2nd side window gap at top and not fully secured

n/s track rod gaiter split

Pass 10 Nov 2010 90,290 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cut on nearside rear outer tyre side wall

offside rear bumper insecure

oil stain at steering box

play in rear axle roll bar bushes

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Nov 2010 90,259 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cut on nearside rear outer tyre side wall

offside rear bumper insecure

oil stain at steering box

play in rear axle roll bar bushes

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2009 87,339 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

corrosion on body panels and outriggers

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2009 87,339 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

corrosion on body panels and outriggers

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2008 84,071 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

corrosion on rear body panel

play in all rear axle roll bar bushes

small crack in windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2008 84,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

corrosion on rear body panel

play in all rear axle roll bar bushes

small crack in windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2007 78,977 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 70,294 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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K791 PLM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K791 PLM, 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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K791 PLM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 10 August 1992.

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