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P566 FDA

1996 Mercedes 609D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,516 mi
Last recorded158,516 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes 609D132,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP566 FDA
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2009 158,516 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 149,482 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 138,465 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 127,304 miles

Advise:- Seating capacity 16 or 11 plus 3 wheel chairs. 0 Standees. †Presented with 10 seat plus driver 20 January 2006

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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P566 FDA is a 1996 Mercedes 609D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P566 FDA, 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 P566 FDA registered?

P566 FDA is a 1996 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P566 FDA safe to buy?

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