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N186 JBX

1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

318,796 mi
Last recorded318,796 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 609 D187,021 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 JBX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 318,796 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 318,796 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 318,352 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 318,291 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 318,088 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2008

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 306,902 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 300,130 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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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.

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