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L381 NBD

1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,987 mi
Last recorded54,987 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D164,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL381 NBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 54,987 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Under 45 mm measured at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 54,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning Drive belt (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Under 45 mm measured at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 54,798 miles

Central Fuel tank slightly loose Impact damage (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

Power steering noisily

Fail 31 Mar 2021 54,798 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel tank slightly loose Impact damage (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

Power steering noisily

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,380 miles

Central Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 54,380 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 53,760 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Diff pinion seal leak

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Oct 2017 53,277 miles

Oil leak Diff pinion seal ()

Oil leak Sump ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 53,274 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Emergency exit sign illegible Faded (6.2.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak Diff pinion seal ()

Oil leak Sump ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,800 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s mirror temp glass vision impaired (8.1.2a)

engine oil leak from sump plug dripping on floor

Fail 12 Sep 2016 52,800 miles

Driving control(s) engine stop inoperative. (6.8.4)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s mirror temp glass vision impaired (8.1.2a)

engine oil leak from sump plug dripping on floor

Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,390 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 52,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Park brake effort low { imbalance of66%]

Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,854 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 51,854 miles

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

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

Rear Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,219 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED.

DOWNPIPE FRACTURED.

DRAGLINK AND TRACKROD BALLJOINTS SLIGHT M/MENT,

FRONT UPPER AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

STEERING PIPES CORRODED. PINION SEAL LEAKING.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,513 miles

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

front draglink balljoint slight m/ment.

front upper brake pipes corroded.

pinion seal leaking.

steering pipes corroded.

underside corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,728 miles

PINION SEAL LEAKING. FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,866 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 48,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,101 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 2 May 2008 47,383 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 4,648 miles

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

propshaft centre support rubber splitting slightly

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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L381 NBD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D 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 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 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 L381 NBD, 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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L381 NBD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 13 October 1993.

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