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N61 CKY

1996 Mercedes 609D

Maroon Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

347,519 mi
Last recorded347,519 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes 609D132,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN61 CKY
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2006 347,519 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes †

OSR parking brake reduced effort

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 347,412 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Nearside Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Driver's side window not made of safety glass (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.11.6a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise various other seat belt condition †advise various steel brake bike condition

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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N61 CKY is a 1996 Mercedes 609D in Maroon with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes 609D models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 132,099 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 N61 CKY, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes 609D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N61 CKY registered?

N61 CKY is a 1996 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 17 February 1996.

Is N61 CKY safe to buy?

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