1988 Mercedes-Benz 609 D 4.0L Petrol · F402 CKU
1988 Mercedes-Benz 609 D (4.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 713,898 km. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 609 D
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 713,898 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F402 CKU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/10/2026
- 713,898 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F402 CKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 609 D (F402 CKU) between November 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
F402 CKU Odometer History
- 07/11/2024713,753 km
- 29/11/2024713,760 km+7 km
- 04/03/2026713,864 km+104 km
- 07/10/2026713,898 km+34 km
Average of roughly 76 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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