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N670 BNV

1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

157,761 mi
Last recorded157,761 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D187,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN670 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 157,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 157,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 May 2024 146,421 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 145,755 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

passanger seat belt missing

various surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2023 145,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

passanger seat belt missing

various surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2006 169,672 miles

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

Offside External window not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.11.6b)

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

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

body in poor condition (rusty) †power steering belt requires adjusting

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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N670 BNV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 187,021 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 N670 BNV, 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 30 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 N670 BNV registered?

N670 BNV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N670 BNV shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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