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L41 MWJ

1993 Mercedes 609D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

541,187 mi
Last recorded541,187 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes 609D255,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL41 MWJ
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 541,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 539,630 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 537,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 537,866 miles

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))

Offside 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))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 536,931 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 535,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner and outer tyres sidewall perishing

Offside Rear Inner and outer tyres sidewall perishing

Fail 12 Nov 2021 534,903 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from steering box to off side front hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 55% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front and off side front king pins slightly worn

Nearside Rear Inner and outer tyres side walls perishing

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

Offside Rear Inner and outer tyres side walls perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2020 533,186 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 528,355 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 524,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 524,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked at cylinder (3.6.B.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 523,542 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2017 523,435 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 520,713 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 520,660 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 516,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 May 2015 516,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 515,703 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 514,989 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 511,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 May 2013 511,436 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2012 508,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 May 2012 508,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 503,913 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 503,176 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Slight play in drop arm ball joint!

Vehicle tested as motorhome!

Fail 7 Jul 2009 503,168 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Slight play in drop arm ball joint!

Vehicle tested as motorhome!

Pass 24 Jun 2008 494,017 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 493,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Handbrake application uneven

axle 2 nearside tyre has cut in sidewall

side marker light nearside rear inoperative

Pass 16 May 2007 490,732 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside sills surface corrosion may need attention before next mot.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 489,465 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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L41 MWJ is a 1993 Mercedes 609D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes 609D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 255,063 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 L41 MWJ, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes 609D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L41 MWJ is a 1993 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 27 September 1993.

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