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J581 FFB

1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12 mi
Last recorded12 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D206,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ581 FFB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 12 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 369,059 miles

body panels corroded and holed

drivers seat frame

some wear in steeering box free play at steering wheel

Nearside Front Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 369,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.1.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

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

body panels corroded and holed

drivers seat frame

some wear in steeering box free play at steering wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2007 347,218 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 322,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 298,638 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 298,638 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.1.B.4)

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

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

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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J581 FFB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J581 FFB, 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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What year was J581 FFB registered?

J581 FFB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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