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L973 TFB

1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

268,203 mi
Last recorded268,203 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D164,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 TFB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 268,203 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 268,203 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 260,902 miles

Nearside Rear Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Offside Rear Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

corrosion in framwork securing body panels

Pass 4 Aug 2007 247,089 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 233,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 223,287 miles

Only ten seats fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2005 223,287 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.1.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Spare wheel carrier likely to fall from vehicle (6.5.13)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 609 D?

Based on 2,600 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
3,436
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
position lamp(s) not working 61
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L973 TFB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 164,717 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 609 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L973 TFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 609 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L973 TFB registered?

L973 TFB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 2 September 1993.

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