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J587 OFJ

1992 Mercedes 609D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,975 mi
Last recorded66,975 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes 609D275,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ587 OFJ
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,975 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 66,969 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,027 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,020 miles

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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J587 OFJ is a 1992 Mercedes 609D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes 609D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 275,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J587 OFJ, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes 609D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J587 OFJ is a 1992 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 27 February 1992.

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