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P166 MGS

1996 Mercedes 609D

Red Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,814 mi
Last recorded170,814 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes 609D132,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 MGS
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 170,814 miles

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 5 Jun 2024 170,180 miles

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at flexible area (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 16 Aug 2023 170,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 169,130 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 168,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 168,071 miles

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position switch broken, hanging down but working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 168,070 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light as wrong lense fitted (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position switch broken, hanging down but working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 167,395 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 167,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 166,560 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside handbrake not working as good as n/s

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 164,687 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

power steering belt loose

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 9 Jul 2015 162,842 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 161,443 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

n/s mirror has small crack

Pass 23 Apr 2013 160,553 miles

Movement in door step.

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak from oil filter housing.

Pass 15 May 2012 158,852 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 156,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 151,884 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 151,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2009 146,868 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 146,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 143,141 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 143,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 134,453 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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P166 MGS is a 1996 Mercedes 609D in Red with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P166 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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P166 MGS is a 1996 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 29 September 1996.

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