1988 Mercedes-Benz 609 D 4.0L Diesel · F419 LMW
1988 Mercedes-Benz 609 D (4.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 167,554 km. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 609 D
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 167,554 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F419 LMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 167,554 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F419 LMW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 609 D (F419 LMW) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insecure. (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
F419 LMW Odometer History
- 10/04/2024163,712 km
- 28/05/2025165,990 km+2,278 km
- 20/05/2026167,425 km+1,435 km
- 20/07/2026167,510 km+85 km
- 24/07/2026167,554 km+44 km
Average of roughly 1,681 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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