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L880 MWB

1993 Mercedes 609D

Red Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,714 mi
Last recorded122,714 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes 609D255,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL880 MWB
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 122,714 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake flexible corroded on steel boss

Pass 15 Dec 2023 120,095 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 116,523 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 110,501 miles

secondary rear n/s sidelight not working

Pass 6 Sep 2019 104,485 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,924 miles

slight shudder in front brakes

Pass 10 May 2017 87,307 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 80,901 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

windscreen damaged outwith line of vision

Pass 20 May 2015 76,710 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 76,483 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 May 2014 74,713 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 74,598 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight bind in n/s front brake

Pass 27 May 2013 70,586 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 70,479 miles

Centre Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

limited damping on front shocks

rear exaust mount bolt loose

Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,199 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 57,167 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 57,167 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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L880 MWB is a 1993 Mercedes 609D in Red with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes 609D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 255,063 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 L880 MWB, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes 609D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L880 MWB registered?

L880 MWB is a 1993 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 13 October 1993.

Is L880 MWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L880 MWB 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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