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L736 LNV

1993 Mercedes 609D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

302,308 mi
Last recorded302,308 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Mercedes 609D255,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL736 LNV
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 302,308 miles

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pins x2 (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 289,937 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 287,559 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Oct 2017 287,529 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 285,911 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 285,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 284,976 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 283,440 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 283,440 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 282,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 282,765 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 280,354 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both nearside and offside front inner wheel arch corroded (front of wheel arch)

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 280,354 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both nearside and offside front inner wheel arch corroded (front of wheel arch)

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2011 275,743 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 275,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside tie rod/steering arm front ball joint dust cover split

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox

steering fluid leak from steering box

Pass 3 Sep 2010 272,718 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 269,888 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2009 269,888 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 267,813 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 267,495 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 266,981 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 266,951 miles

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

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

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

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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L736 LNV is a 1993 Mercedes 609D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L736 LNV, 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 L736 LNV registered?

L736 LNV is a 1993 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 7 December 1993.

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