MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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
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)
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.
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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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The MOT history for J581 FFB 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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