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J451 ESR

1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,797 mi
Last recorded134,797 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D165,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ451 ESR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 134,797 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

newly under sealed in places

some rust on under side

Pass 15 Jun 2017 132,290 miles

Newly painted with under seal

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

some rust on body mounts

Fail 8 Jun 2017 132,290 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Newly painted with under seal

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

some rust on body mounts

Pass 14 Jun 2016 129,384 miles

Some rust all over

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

Some rust all over

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 126,067 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 121,757 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s rear outer tyre appears soft

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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J451 ESR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 165,650 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 J451 ESR, 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 34 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 J451 ESR registered?

J451 ESR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 21 January 1992.

Is J451 ESR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J451 ESR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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