MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
295,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 609 D?
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L551 JFS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 L551 JFS, 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 L551 JFS registered?
L551 JFS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 4 October 1993.
Is L551 JFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for L551 JFS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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