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L97 NGU

1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

198,990 mi
Last recorded198,990 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D206,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 NGU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 198,990 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 198,984 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working on wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 197,779 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 197,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 179,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 197,384 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator not working wing not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 196,966 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 196,958 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 196,197 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 196,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 195,124 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 195,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 193,681 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leek but OK. (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 191,667 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 191,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 188,454 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 184,679 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 182,319 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 179,046 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 175,962 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 170,622 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 165,725 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 157,616 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 152,868 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 146,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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L97 NGU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 L97 NGU, 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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What year was L97 NGU registered?

L97 NGU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 9 May 1994.

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