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L51 OKV

1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Cream Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,717 mi
Last recorded164,717 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2005
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D164,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 OKV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2005 164,717 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 164,658 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

offside outer rear tyre flat

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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L51 OKV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Cream with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L51 OKV, 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 L51 OKV registered?

L51 OKV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 10 August 1993.

Is L51 OKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L51 OKV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L51 OKV have outstanding finance?

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