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M258 RNK

1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

232,434 mi
Last recorded232,434 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D206,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 RNK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 232,434 miles

n/s door seel crosion

o/s door seel crosion

Pass 7 Oct 2009 229,480 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 229,383 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.8)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not in good working order (function impaired) (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 226,608 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 226,511 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.5.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.5.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 222,114 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 221,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

osri tyre flat

Pass 17 Aug 2006 217,392 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 217,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M258 RNK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M258 RNK, 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 M258 RNK registered?

M258 RNK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 20 December 1994.

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