MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
268,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
Only ten seats fitted
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is L973 TFB safe to buy?
The MOT history for L973 TFB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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