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M136 PBU

1995 Mercedes 609D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

319,044 mi
Last recorded319,044 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 609D230,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM136 PBU
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 319,044 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 319,014 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 308,044 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 302,706 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 300,122 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 291,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 284,244 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 284,078 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 277,501 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 265,487 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 265,427 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 259,074 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 252,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s side marker light inop

Fail 24 Jun 2008 252,250 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s side marker light inop

Pass 8 Feb 2007 243,560 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 243,548 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 232,879 miles

o/s and n/s brake pads approaching wear limit

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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M136 PBU is a 1995 Mercedes 609D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes 609D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 230,850 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M136 PBU, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes 609D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M136 PBU is a 1995 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 20 March 1995.

Is M136 PBU safe to buy?

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