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E235 JJX

1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

213,221 mi
Last recorded213,221 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D188,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE235 JJX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 213,221 miles

large crack in n/s of windscreen but does not significantly restrict drivers view

Pass 29 Nov 2022 213,119 miles

large crack in n/s of windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 23 Nov 2022 213,119 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o/s/r light lens glass broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

large crack in n/s of windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 13 Aug 2021 212,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (c) (i))

reverse light inop

Fail 3 Aug 2021 212,009 miles

Front 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))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (c) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 12 Jun 2020 211,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front step to arch corr/holed

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis surface rust

Fail 3 Jun 2020 211,560 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

chassis surface rust

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

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

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

Offside Front step to arch corr/holed

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2014 210,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on o/s and n/s inner and outer sills

Pass 4 Oct 2013 208,169 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 205,392 miles

corrosion on o/s rear inner sill

corrosion on rear exhaust mounting

wear in brake load sensing valve linkage

Pass 11 Oct 2011 203,422 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 198,344 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2009 191,989 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 190,000 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 182,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside mirror glass secured by tape

Pass 9 Oct 2006 177,111 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust silencer fitted incorrect way round ( gas flow marker pointing to front )

tow bar cover trim loose

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 609 D?

Based on 2,600 MOT tests across 319 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
3,436
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
319
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
position lamp(s) not working 61
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E235 JJX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 188,900 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 609 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E235 JJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 609 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 609 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E235 JJX registered?

E235 JJX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 4 March 1988.

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