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H769 CVK

1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Black Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

326,539 mi
Last recorded326,539 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D206,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH769 CVK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 326,539 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2016 326,539 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 316,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 316,412 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 312,980 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 13 May 2014 312,892 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2013 309,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 309,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 297,341 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 297,283 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Driver step has corrosion plastic cover step the only suport.

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

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear doors have corrosion on lower section

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow bar electrics in bad state of repaire

corrsion on power steering pipes

Pass 26 May 2011 286,176 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 286,176 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 286,080 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT SLACK

SLIGHT LIFT IN KINGPINS

THE EXHAUST IS TOUCHING NEARSIDE REAR SPRING HANGER.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 269,997 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 269,997 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 259,418 miles

o/s front tyre worn excessively on outer edge

oil leak from n/s rear axle hub area

Fail 28 Apr 2009 259,320 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre worn excessively on outer edge

oil leak from n/s rear axle hub area

Pass 9 May 2008 247,049 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

slight lift in n/s & o/s king pins

Fail 7 May 2008 246,965 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

slight lift in n/s & o/s king pins

Pass 23 May 2007 236,942 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 236,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 222,346 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine stop inopritive

temproy repaires done to body work

Fail 22 May 2006 222,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine stop inoprotive

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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H769 CVK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Black with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 206,009 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 H769 CVK, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H769 CVK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 29 May 1991.

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