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M855 TFV

1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

103,744 mi
Last recorded103,744 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2006
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D206,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM855 TFV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2006 103,744 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 103,715 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

front brake pads and discs worn very low

passenger seat and seat belt removed from vehicle and outer cab prescribed area is excessively corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2006 103,662 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

nearside and midway cab corroded and holed

passengers side seats not fitted

single wheels fitted on rear axle

Pass 2 Aug 2006 83,944 miles

o/s/f shockabsorber dust cover missing

o/s/r side light not working 1 of 3

rear brake readings just inside limits

rear lower cab wall corroded & hold

Fail 31 Jul 2006 83,760 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dust cover on o/s/f shockabsorber missing

o/s/r side light not working 1 of 3

rear lower outer cab wall corroded & hold

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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M855 TFV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 206,288 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-benz 609 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M855 TFV, 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 32 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 M855 TFV registered?

M855 TFV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 20 December 1994.

Is M855 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M855 TFV shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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