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H950 EDE

1991 Mercedes 609D

Red Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,115 mi
Last recorded173,115 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH950 EDE
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 173,115 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 173,070 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 166,553 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 166,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 158,157 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 148,794 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 140,066 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 133,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 133,983 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 123,078 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes 609D?

Based on 891 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
3,348
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 26
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24
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H950 EDE is a 1991 Mercedes 609D in Red with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Mercedes 609D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H950 EDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 609D typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes 609D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H950 EDE is a 1991 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 14 January 1991.

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