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M693 ROM

1995 Mercedes 609D

Red Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

245,788 mi
Last recorded245,788 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 609D230,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM693 ROM
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 245,788 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 243,579 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 240,551 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 240,549 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 234,111 miles

Nearside Front wall of tyre starting to perish

Fail 1 Mar 2016 234,096 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wall of tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Feb 2015 227,799 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 227,799 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 227,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 219,061 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 219,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 216,937 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 216,849 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 210,960 miles

BODY PANELS UNDERSILLS WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED NEEDS ATTENTION

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 210,954 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

BODY PANELS UNDERSILLS WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED NEEDS ATTENTION

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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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M693 ROM is a 1995 Mercedes 609D in Red with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 M693 ROM, 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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What year was M693 ROM registered?

M693 ROM is a 1995 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 26 June 1995.

Is M693 ROM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M693 ROM shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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