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P694 KTP

1996 Mercedes 609D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,647 mi
Last recorded8,647 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes 609D132,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 KTP
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 8,647 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

slight inblance across rear when serice is applied [n/s slower]

Fail 16 Jul 2008 8,589 miles

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

HAND BRAKE 18%

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 142,855 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 142,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.5.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 132,841 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 132,828 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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P694 KTP is a 1996 Mercedes 609D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P694 KTP, 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 P694 KTP registered?

P694 KTP is a 1996 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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