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R818 KGD

1998 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,972 mi
Last recorded32,972 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 KGD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,191 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,451 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,649 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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R818 KGD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R818 KGD, 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 28 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 R818 KGD registered?

R818 KGD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 23 July 1998.

Is R818 KGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 KGD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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