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E289 GPE

1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,875 mi
Last recorded204,875 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D188,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE289 GPE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 204,875 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side steps (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2016 202,268 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure swivel lock inactive (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall splitting (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Towbar component insecure mount bolt/nut (6.6.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned long flex type loose (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rotation type tyre fitted

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned long flex type loose (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear and side outriggers and body panels (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear and side body panels/outriggers (6.6.6)

vehicle jacked with testing bay jack.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 198,949 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 198,949 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement both front springs (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 193,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 182,690 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 182,690 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 168,006 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 156,309 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 148,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 137,893 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 137,856 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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E289 GPE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E289 GPE, 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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E289 GPE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 24 February 1988.

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