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M612 OCX

1994 Mercedes 709D

Brown Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,227 mi
Last recorded45,227 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Mercedes 709D42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM612 OCX
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2022 45,227 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin gear stick rubber boot split (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings u/j not fitted onto steering box correctly (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible front fox clamp missing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside side panels in poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside side panels in poor condition

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

wipers only work on one speed and do not have auto park

Pass 20 Aug 2021 41,296 miles

both sides inner sill panels corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 41,295 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both sides inner sill panels corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 38,564 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 38,562 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2018 29,889 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 29,779 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler neck breather hose (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 May 2017 27,599 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 May 2017 27,597 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 May 2016 26,605 miles

small cut offside front tyre

nearside sill badly corroded

offside sill badly corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 23,269 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 19,463 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 14,633 miles

bodywork in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2012 8,190 miles

body work corroded and in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2012 8,190 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

body work corroded and in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2011 4,330 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 697 miles

slight play in rear anti rollbar bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2009 186,743 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 180,687 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 180,677 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

THIS MOTOR CARAVAN HAS BEEN CONVERTED FROM A 60000KG VAN AND DOWN RATED TO 3501KG AND IS A FULL CONVERSION......WITH CONSULTATION BWITH OUR VE BY PHONE WE AGREE THAT THIS CONVERSION NEEDS FRONT SEAT BELTS

Pass 13 Mar 2007 175,666 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 175,666 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 165,826 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 165,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 709D?

Based on 974 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
2,389
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
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M612 OCX is a 1994 Mercedes 709D in Brown with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 709D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M612 OCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 709D typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M612 OCX is a 1994 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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