MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
318,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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above normal play in steering wheel at steering box
advise PAS belt showing slipping needs new belt
advise engine slow to cut out after key switched off new regs
clutch master cylinder corroded
n/s headlamp temp mask fitted
no tow ball fitted to bracket
o/s/f amber marker lense broken
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
above normal play in steering wheel at steering box
advise PAS belt showing slipping needs new belt
advise engine slow to cut out after key switched off new regs
clutch master cylinder corroded
n/s headlamp temp mask fitted
no tow ball fitted to bracket
o/s/f amber marker lense broken
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 609 D?
Based on 2,600 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.
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N186 JBX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 187,021 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 N186 JBX, 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 30 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 N186 JBX registered?
N186 JBX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 28 February 1996.
Is N186 JBX safe to buy?
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