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UIL 8488

1993 Mercedes 609D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,965 mi
Last recorded227,965 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes 609D255,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 8488
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 227,965 miles

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

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

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

various body corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2024 218,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 218,940 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 204,368 miles

Front area corroded various sections

Nearside inner sills corroded

Offside inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2023 204,366 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside inner sills corroded

Front area corroded various sections

Nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 203,303 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 203,303 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 202,985 miles

Front body crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 202,985 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front body crossmember heavily corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 201,452 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 201,413 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 197,103 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

door steps holed ..both sides

Pass 4 Jun 2016 196,289 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 196,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2014 195,183 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 192,727 miles

both front door steos starting tp corrode

Pass 28 May 2012 190,321 miles

Both front seat belts lower pillar mounts, corrosion visible just outside of prescribed area

Brake Pipes heavily greased restricting inspection

Fail 23 May 2012 190,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front seat belts lower pillar mounts, corrosion visible just outside of prescribed area

Brake Pipes heavily greased restricting inspection

No Plate rear one number partially obscured

Pass 12 May 2011 188,766 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front discs worn & in poor condition

nearside rear tyre flat

Fail 11 May 2011 188,766 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front discs worn & in poor condition

nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 18 May 2010 185,525 miles

Metal brake pipes corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2010 185,525 miles

Metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 185,311 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 183,090 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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UIL 8488 is a 1993 Mercedes 609D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes 609D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 255,063 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 UIL 8488, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes 609D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UIL 8488 registered?

UIL 8488 is a 1993 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is UIL 8488 safe to buy?

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