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N962 PTY

1995 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

290,371 mi
Last recorded290,371 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 609 D197,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN962 PTY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 290,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

variouse corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2013 290,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

variouse corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2012 278,811 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 264,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 255,006 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 254,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 239,218 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 239,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 222,976 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 222,970 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 208,924 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 208,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 191,809 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 191,788 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 177,688 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 177,642 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Corrosion at power steering pipes.

Front brake pads low.

Security of exhaust front pipe at bell housing. †

Tyre tread depth at rear.

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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N962 PTY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N962 PTY, 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 N962 PTY registered?

N962 PTY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 20 December 1995.

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