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L638 PSC

1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,556 mi
Last recorded246,556 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D164,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 PSC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 246,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 242,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 237,718 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 234,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 234,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 227,416 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 223,474 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 223,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 213,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 207,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Outer Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 207,337 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Outer Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2014 186,020 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 186,014 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 178,161 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 178,073 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

oil leaks

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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L638 PSC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L638 PSC, 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 L638 PSC registered?

L638 PSC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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