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K402 PRH

1993 Mercedes 609D

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

283,777 mi
Last recorded283,777 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes 609D255,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK402 PRH
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 283,777 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 280,909 miles

Nearside Several exterior body panels have advanced corrosion

Offside Several exterior body panels have advanced corrosion

Rear Body panels have advanced corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2024 277,911 miles

Front Panels corroded but not structural

Nearside Corrosion to several panels that are not load bearing or structural

Offside Corrosion to several panels that are not load bearing or structural

Rear Panels corroded but not structural

Pass 28 Mar 2023 272,822 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 272,822 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 268,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 268,985 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Window in an unacceptable condition Side windows (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Window in an unacceptable condition Side windows (3.2 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 266,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 266,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 264,370 miles

Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner outside of prescribed area

Offside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 264,370 miles

Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner outside of prescribed area

Offside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 261,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 261,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 258,274 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 258,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 255,063 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 255,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 250,630 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 246,754 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 242,582 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 236,188 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside side door lower hinge poor .

Pass 20 May 2010 227,694 miles

Advise position of liesure batteries for security

Fuel cap cover .this item is non standard and needs to be considered for other road users

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

Fail 13 May 2010 227,633 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise position of liesure batteries for security

Fuel cap cover .this item is non standard and needs to be considered for other road users

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 218,603 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 218,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 210,553 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 207,424 miles

all rear metal brake pipes greased

handbrake travel on limit

nearside rear anti roll bar has slight play

offside front inner flitch slightly corroded

offside rear fog light lens cracked

several corrosion spots under vehicle

Fail 14 May 2007 207,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel on limit

offside front inner flitch holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

offside rear fog light lens cracked

several corrosion spots showing

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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K402 PRH is a 1993 Mercedes 609D in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes 609D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 255,063 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K402 PRH, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes 609D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K402 PRH registered?

K402 PRH is a 1993 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 24 June 1993.

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The MOT history for K402 PRH shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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