MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,221 miAbove average mileage for this year
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large crack in n/s of windscreen but does not significantly restrict drivers view
large crack in n/s of windscreen but not affecting drivers view
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
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
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
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
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on o/s and n/s inner and outer sills
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrosion on o/s rear inner sill
corrosion on rear exhaust mounting
wear in brake load sensing valve linkage
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
n/s mirror cracked
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
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?
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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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E235 JJX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 4 March 1988.
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