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D604 WJL

1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Red Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,353 mi
Last recorded140,353 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D189,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD604 WJL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 140,353 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 140,353 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 May 2010 139,942 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 139,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 138,847 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

body panels dented all round

rust to r/n/s roof

Fail 8 May 2008 138,847 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

body panels dented all round

rust to r/n/s roof

Pass 4 May 2007 137,487 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 137,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 135,004 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 135,004 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

N/S INNER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN ALL BODY PANELS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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D604 WJL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Red with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 189,754 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D604 WJL, 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 39 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 D604 WJL registered?

D604 WJL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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