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F280 WEG

1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

400,615 mi
Last recorded400,615 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D168,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF280 WEG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 400,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 394,996 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 393,173 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 384,647 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 376,639 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 36,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 362,196 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 353,602 miles

Oil leak

heat cracks on nearside front disc

slight play on both king pins, offside and nearside front

slight spilt to wiper blades

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2011 344,374 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 344,374 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 334,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 327,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fan belts loose

Pass 5 Apr 2008 317,089 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 304,195 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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F280 WEG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 168,352 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 F280 WEG, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F280 WEG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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