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C777 NCP

1986 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

284,610 mi
Last recorded284,610 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 609 D277,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC777 NCP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 284,610 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 284,610 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 283,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 282,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 282,362 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 280,401 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 279,254 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 276,737 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

off side front door mirror cracked

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Sep 2017 274,488 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 271,760 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

exhaust system rusty

near side front door step rusty

oil seepage around engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 15 Jun 2013 271,232 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 270,831 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 270,614 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 269,244 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 268,281 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear shocks rusty and damp with oil.Floor and body generaly poor.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 268,281 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear shocks rusty and damp with oil.Floor and body generaly poor.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 264,944 miles

rear floor areas corroding

side floors/side lockers/boxes corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2007 264,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear floor corroding

side floors / side lockers / boxes corroding

Pass 22 May 2006 260,072 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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C777 NCP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 277,996 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 C777 NCP, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C777 NCP registered?

C777 NCP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C777 NCP safe to buy?

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