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Mercedes-Benz 609 D

White · Diesel · 1994 · 3,972 cc

L97 NGUMOT history

L97 NGU is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 609 D first used on 9 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 198,990 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
198,990 km
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,745 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L97 NGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
609 D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,972 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
9 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L97 NGU was last recorded at 198,990 km on 16 Dec 2025, 6 km more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
198,984 km · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
6 km
Average per year
2,745 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,990 km
  • 2024 – 197,779 km
  • 2023 – 179,385 km
  • 2021 – 196,966 km
  • 2019 – 195,124 km
  • 2017 – 193,681 km
  • 2016 – 191,667 km
  • 2015 – 188,454 km
  • 2014 – 184,679 km
  • 2013 – 182,319 km
  • 2012 – 179,046 km
  • 2010 – 170,622 km
  • 2009 – 165,725 km
  • 2007 – 152,868 km
  • 2006 – 146,651 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,990 km
  • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,990 km (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    198,990 km
    Test number
    785497907680
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Fail198,984 km (+1,205)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,984 km
    Test number
    294769122916
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working on wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  3. Pass197,779 km (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    197,779 km
    Test number
    386731060167
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail197,770 km (+18,385)3 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,770 km
    Test number
    446817371287
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass179,385 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    179,385 km
    Test number
    879421618710
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Fail197,384 km (+418)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,384 km
    Test number
    469773321149
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Direction indicator not working wing not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass196,966 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    196,966 km
    Test number
    867130734634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail196,958 miles (+761)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,958 miles
    Test number
    556627273663
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass196,197 miles (+8)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    196,197 miles
    Test number
    569949186683
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Fail196,189 miles2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,189 miles
    Test number
    216103277355
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass195,124 km (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    195,124 km
    Test number
    699786118685
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Fail195,118 km (+1,437)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,118 km
    Test number
    818444791934
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass193,681 km (+2,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    193,681 km
    Test number
    785315726523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leek but OK. (7.1.2)

  14. Pass191,667 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    191,667 km
    Test number
    102372414316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail191,667 km (+3,213)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,667 km
    Test number
    227123282023
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass188,454 km (+3,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    188,454 km
    Test number
    701610437427
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass184,679 km (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    184,679 km
    Test number
    158084604392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass182,319 km (+3,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    182,319 km
    Test number
    678245303381
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass179,046 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    179,046 km
    Test number
    379094312354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass175,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    175,962 miles
    Test number
    487505911381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass170,622 km (+4,897)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    170,622 km
    Test number
    683139200383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass165,725 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    165,725 km
    Test number
    271224799267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass157,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    157,616 miles
    Test number
    941798398297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass152,868 km (+6,217)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    152,868 km
    Test number
    671669907304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass146,651 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    146,651 km
    Test number
    891385026378
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L97 NGU

Does L97 NGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L97 NGU is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L97 NGU?
The MOT on L97 NGU is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L97 NGU done?
L97 NGU was recorded at 198,990 km at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 2,745 km a year.
Has L97 NGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L97 NGU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L97 NGU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L97 NGU find?
L97 NGU passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front steering box leaking oil.

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