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P689 XLJ

1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,955 mi
Last recorded181,955 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D187,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 XLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 181,955 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 173,658 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 173,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 165,916 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 155,901 miles

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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P689 XLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P689 XLJ, 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 P689 XLJ registered?

P689 XLJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P689 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P689 XLJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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