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L37 MWJ

1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,795 mi
Last recorded158,795 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D164,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL37 MWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 158,795 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 158,785 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 153,667 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 151,840 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 151,831 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 May 2005 148,476 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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L37 MWJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L37 MWJ, 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 L37 MWJ registered?

L37 MWJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 10 November 1993.

Is L37 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L37 MWJ shows 6 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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