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R992 KUA

1997 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

241,777 mi
Last recorded241,777 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 KUA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 241,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective plus o/side reflectors are corroded light output is low (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear air brake gaiter is slightly perished

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake master cylinder is corroded

indicator tell tail is inop

Pass 22 Mar 2024 238,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator gaiter perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front brake master cylinder corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 238,406 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint has play and gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator gaiter perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front brake master cylinder corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 231,825 miles

EDC warning lamp on

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator gaiter splitting

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake master cylinder and servo corroded

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 224,026 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 217,710 miles

EDC light illuminated

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 217,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole after flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator damaged Chamber arm/clevis pin bracket (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EDC light illuminated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure near anti roll bar (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/r brake chamber clevis pin insecure

Fail 31 May 2018 217,586 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2016 213,915 miles

n/s + o/s top markers damaged

o/s marker lense missing

oil leaks

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 213,812 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f and o/s/r top markers damaged

o/s side marker lenses missing and centre not working

slight power steering, gearbox and rear diff leaks

Pass 14 May 2015 207,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 207,171 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 205,344 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 205,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 196,112 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 196,051 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2012 190,708 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 190,517 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2011 183,862 miles

smoke to low for meter to read

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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R992 KUA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R992 KUA, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R992 KUA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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