The road tax status for UIL 8488 is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for UIL 8488?

The MOT for UIL 8488 is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of UIL 8488?

The recorded mileage for UIL 8488 is 229,028 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is UIL 8488 ULEZ compliant?

No, UIL 8488 does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1993 Mercedes 609D 4.0L Diesel · UIL 8488

UIL 8488

1993 Mercedes 609D (4.0L, diesel). First registered 10/11/1993. Recorded mileage 229,028 km. MOT valid until 09/07/2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES 609D
Year / Origin: 1993
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 229,028 km
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 4.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Odometer: 229,028 km
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1993
Engine: 3972cc

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UIL 8488 Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
229,028 km recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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UIL 8488 Odometer History

10/08/2007183,090 km
08/08/2008185,311 km+2,221 km
18/05/2010185,525 mi
18/05/2010185,525 mi
11/05/2011188,766 mi+3,241 mi
12/05/2011188,766 mi
23/05/2012190,299 km
28/05/2012190,321 km+22 km
21/05/2013192,727 km+2,406 km
14/05/2014195,183 km+2,456 km
23/04/2015196,223 km+1,040 km
04/06/2016196,289 km+66 km
23/07/2018197,103 km+814 km
19/08/2019201,413 km+4,310 km
20/08/2019201,452 km+39 km
12/08/2020202,985 km+1,533 km
02/09/2020202,985 km
22/09/2021203,303 km+318 km
22/09/2021203,303 km
11/07/2023204,366 mi
11/07/2023204,368 km
17/06/2024218,940 km+14,572 km
28/06/2024218,999 km+59 km
01/07/2025227,965 km+8,966 km
17/06/2026229,028 km+1,063 km

Average of roughly 2,437 km per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

UIL 8488 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 14:57

MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Mercedes 609D (UIL 8488) between August 2007 and June 2026.

The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Steering (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 44 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))”.

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