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E274 AVM

1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Grey Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

453,288 mi
Last recorded453,288 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D188,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE274 AVM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 453,288 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front door hinge corroded

Offside Front step corrosion

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion

Offside non obligatory stop lamp inoperative

clutch master cylinder moist

Pass 29 Oct 2015 447,458 miles

wear in front king pins

Pass 27 Jun 2014 445,689 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

body lower panel mounts corroded. sides and rear

inner n/s wing and side door frame work corroded

o/s outer tyre wall slightly perished

power steering pipework corroded slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2014 445,642 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

body lower panel mounts corroded. sides and rear

inner n/s wing and side door frame work corroded

o/s outer tyre wall slightly perished

power steering pipework corroded slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2013 445,596 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside centre body mounting corroded

no seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2012 445,209 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front body mounting corrodid

Pass 30 Mar 2009 426,580 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 426,550 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 423,295 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 418,668 miles

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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E274 AVM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Grey with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E274 AVM, 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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E274 AVM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 19 April 1988.

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