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N212 ONL

1995 Mercedes 609D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,580 mi
Last recorded159,580 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 609D230,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 ONL
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 159,580 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 159,204 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 149,288 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 149,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 145,228 miles

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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N212 ONL is a 1995 Mercedes 609D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N212 ONL, 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 N212 ONL registered?

N212 ONL is a 1995 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 18 October 1995.

Is N212 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N212 ONL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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