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L146 XDS

1994 Mercedes 609D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,118 mi
Last recorded94,118 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes 609D196,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL146 XDS
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 94,118 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 94,076 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Drag link end 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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L146 XDS is a 1994 Mercedes 609D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes 609D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 196,785 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 L146 XDS, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes 609D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L146 XDS registered?

L146 XDS is a 1994 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L146 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L146 XDS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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