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M162 ACC

1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

270,730 mi
Last recorded270,730 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D206,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 ACC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 270,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

power steering belt requires adjustment

wrong bulbs fitted o/s/r side and brake

Fail 13 Mar 2008 270,322 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 242,638 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 214,462 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 214,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 213,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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M162 ACC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M162 ACC, 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 M162 ACC registered?

M162 ACC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 29 November 1994.

Is M162 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M162 ACC shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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