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K485 UJO

1992 Mercedes 609D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

256,307 mi
Last recorded256,307 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes 609D275,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK485 UJO
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 256,307 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 254,117 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 250,998 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 248,910 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on underside of n/s cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod end gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s cab roof light lens missing

Pass 11 Aug 2021 246,742 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

damage to top marker lights

reverse light n/w

slight damage to o/s front bumper

Pass 10 Aug 2020 244,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front down pipe cracking advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also handbrake imbalance n/s rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front axle tyres different size to rears 215/76/16c fronts and 205/75/16c rears

various marker lights n/w

Pass 12 Aug 2019 243,978 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear drag link end gaiter deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on cab floor under carpet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on o/s front inner wheel arch advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

damage to front and n/s rear bumpers

front axle tyres are a different size to rears (215/75/16 fronts 205/75/16 rears)

reverse light n/w

roof marker light lenses missing

Pass 13 Aug 2018 241,936 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 237,088 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 233,034 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 233,034 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 229,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 227,475 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 227,475 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 226,657 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 226,657 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 225,539 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

fan drive belts slack

nearside front door step area corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 225,539 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

engine oil leak

fan drive belts slack

nearside front door step area corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2011 221,754 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake applicatio slightly uneven

Pass 5 Aug 2011 221,754 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake applicatio slightly uneven

Pass 7 Aug 2010 218,846 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 218,846 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 216,894 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 10 Aug 2009 216,894 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 29 Jul 2008 214,792 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 214,791 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 211,589 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 208,916 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 208,906 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K485 UJO is a 1992 Mercedes 609D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 K485 UJO, 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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K485 UJO is a 1992 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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