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M482 VRC

1995 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,888 mi
Last recorded129,888 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 609 D197,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM482 VRC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 129,888 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 129,863 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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M482 VRC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 197,710 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 M482 VRC, 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 31 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 M482 VRC registered?

M482 VRC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M482 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M482 VRC shows 2 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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