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L537 JTH

1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,542 mi
Last recorded210,542 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D206,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL537 JTH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 210,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

both offside rear tyres cracked on side walls

exhaust bracket loose to gearbox

load sensing valve lever pivot worn

nearside mirror arm bracket insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2007 206,469 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 206,445 miles

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

play in load sensing valve lever

Pass 16 Feb 2006 206,291 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 206,288 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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L537 JTH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 206,288 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 L537 JTH, 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 32 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 L537 JTH registered?

L537 JTH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is L537 JTH safe to buy?

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