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L55 RCC

1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

266,424 mi
Last recorded266,424 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D206,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 RCC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 266,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside front inner wings rusted

Fail 18 Jun 2026 266,368 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/75r16 and flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches rusted

Pass 24 Jan 2025 264,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 264,564 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 240,957 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all shackles have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body surface corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2023 240,957 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all shackles have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2022 239,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside Front repeater slightly dim in operation

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

tempary locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 228,445 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reaR DOOR CORROSION

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

Offside Rear DOOR CORROSION

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 225,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front King Pin Has Slight Play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 225,361 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drag link 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Hole in Center Box of The Exhaust

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front King Pin Has Slight Play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 218,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 211,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 211,922 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 206,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Child seat fitted

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 206,713 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Child seat fitted

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 201,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosionon on both inner sides of bodywork

Fail 16 Sep 2014 201,274 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosionon on both inner sides of bodywork

Pass 11 Sep 2013 195,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 119,805 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

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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L55 RCC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L55 RCC, 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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L55 RCC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 14 June 1994.

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