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M259 RHG

1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Maroon Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

318,000 mi
Last recorded318,000 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D206,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 RHG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 318,000 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 317,134 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 310,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre x2 nails in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear of vehicle body corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 309,157 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2018 305,063 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 302,345 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 302,295 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 296,361 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 296,013 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2014 288,675 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 282,462 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrsion n/s o/s inner sills

Pass 2 Jul 2012 280,588 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 273,936 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 273,936 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 273,582 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 273,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 270,915 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 26,523 miles

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

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

corrosion on offside front floor but not within 30cm of any major components

Pass 18 Aug 2006 250,356 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 250,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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M259 RHG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Maroon with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M259 RHG, 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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M259 RHG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 20 September 1994.

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