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P506 RGG

1996 Mercedes 609D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,370 mi
Last recorded131,370 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes 609D132,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 RGG
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 131,370 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 131,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 131,337 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has slight bulges in sidewall but unable to confirm if caused by failure of tyre structure

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 121,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall deteriorated but cords not exposed

both front brakes are binding slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2016 121,470 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall deteriorated but cords not exposed

both front brakes are binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,291 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 104,065 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 104,064 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 102,560 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 101,376 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 101,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 98,471 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 96,388 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 96,388 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 90,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 83,969 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 80,468 miles

This vehicle has been presented and tested as a class four motorhome.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 79,104 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 79,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 75,704 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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P506 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes 609D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P506 RGG, 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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P506 RGG is a 1996 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 26 August 1996.

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