MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,280 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (6.7.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes 609D?
Based on 891 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P162 MGS is a 1996 Mercedes 609D in Yellow 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 P162 MGS, 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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How do I check the history of P162 MGS?
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What year was P162 MGS registered?
P162 MGS is a 1996 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 5 August 1996.
Is P162 MGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P162 MGS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P162 MGS have outstanding finance?
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