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K634 UCX

1993 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

154,238 mi
Last recorded154,238 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Mercedes 709D276,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK634 UCX
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 154,238 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 154,195 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

NO Rear Jacking Carried Out - GDW in excess of 5000kg.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 153,840 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 153,786 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 153,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 153,701 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All on Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All on Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle GDW in excess of 5000kw, No Rear Jacking

Pass 15 Dec 2017 151,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 151,856 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush ALL BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush ALL BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 148,116 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL Front and Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 144,125 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 144,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center Exhaust Box (7.1.2)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 137,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle GVW 6600KG No rear axle jacking

Pass 10 Feb 2014 132,612 miles

BODY CORROSION not in a perscribed area that is visible from the sides of the vehicle not affecting the body integrity.

Front Near Side body mounting slightly corroded.

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 132,611 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

BODY CORROSION not in a percribed area that is visible from the out side of the vehicle not afcing the body integrity.

Front Near Side body mounting slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 130,090 miles

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

Exhaust has repair to centre box.

Front near side body mount slightly corroded.

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 130,087 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 130,075 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 129,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 129,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 123,376 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 118,355 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 113,074 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 113,069 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 108,001 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 107,991 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 100,747 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 100,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust clamp centre

exhaust clamp pipe

Pass 9 Mar 2006 921,787 miles

advise exhaust mounting condition

Fail 28 Feb 2006 92,168 miles

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

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

advise offside rear mud flap security also nearside marker light + various steel brake pipe condition

How Reliable is the Mercedes 709D?

Based on 974 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
2,389
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
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K634 UCX is a 1993 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 276,223 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 709D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K634 UCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 709D typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K634 UCX is a 1993 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 30 March 1993.

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