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M926 COY

1995 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Red Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

332,602 mi
Last recorded332,602 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 609 D197,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM926 COY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2021 332,602 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working and broken lens (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens partial missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached snapped off front axle (insecure) (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 330,013 miles

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

some corrosion to o/s and n/s rear inner wheel archs

water leak from radiator

Pass 18 Jul 2018 328,527 miles

o/s rear wheel arch trim is insecure.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 326,367 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and perished 205 75 16

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre perished/ worn on sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 323,268 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 319,420 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall starting to crack/perish

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 318,513 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to crack/perish

Nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Offside rear upper position lamp lens broken and showing white light to rear

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 314,965 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded at rear

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 313,419 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 313,418 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 312,220 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 312,220 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 305,908 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 305,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 297,204 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 297,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 290,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

condition of nearside centre body mount .

Fail 16 Oct 2008 290,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

condition of nearside centre body mount .

Pass 5 Oct 2007 284,524 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 285,029 miles

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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M926 COY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Red with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 197,710 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 M926 COY, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M926 COY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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