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P508 RGG

1996 Mercedes 609D

White Diesel 3872cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,612 mi
Last recorded84,612 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes 609D132,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 RGG
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,872cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 84,612 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 83,959 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

power steering belt slipping slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,391 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,505 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 82,482 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 82,457 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 82,337 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,218 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded due to vehicle standing

Fail 26 Oct 2016 82,218 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs slightly corroded due to vehicle standing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,232 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

operation of fog lamp switch

Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,252 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,893 miles

THE SIZE OF THE BOLTS USED ON THE NEARSIDE SEATBELT FITTED,ADVISE ON INCREASING THE SIZE.ie.FROM 8mm to 10 or 12 mm.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 54,199 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 609D?

Based on 891 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
3,348
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 26
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24
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P508 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes 609D in White with a 3,872cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes 609D models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 132,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 609D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P508 RGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 609D typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes 609D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P508 RGG registered?

P508 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P508 RGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P508 RGG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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