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L757 HOX

1994 Mercedes 609D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

215,141 mi
Last recorded215,141 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes 609D196,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL757 HOX
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 215,141 miles

Front Both front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S and N/S sills corroded

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

Offside Front Door step corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 215,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Both front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S and N/S sills corroded

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

Offside Front Door step corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 211,416 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 203,735 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 203,722 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 203,497 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 203,413 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 186,528 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 185,081 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 184,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

power steering noisey

Pass 26 Feb 2015 184,005 miles

slight corrosion axle brake pipe

Pass 15 Mar 2013 183,896 miles

brake warning light on dash

n/s/f wiper poor clearing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 176,785 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 176,781 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 175,073 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,077 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 163,551 miles

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded. Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Mercedes 609D?

Based on 891 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
3,348
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 26
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24
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L757 HOX is a 1994 Mercedes 609D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes 609D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 196,785 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 609D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L757 HOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 609D typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes 609D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L757 HOX registered?

L757 HOX is a 1994 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L757 HOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L757 HOX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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