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SKG 68R

1997 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,062 mi
Last recorded220,062 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKG 68R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2011 220,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2010 216,364 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 May 2009 215,303 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 215,303 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SKG 68R is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SKG 68R, 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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SKG 68R is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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