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E30 XMB

1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Silver Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

403,912 mi
Last recorded403,912 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D189,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 XMB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2023 403,912 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

nearside & offside inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2021 402,782 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 401,148 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 398,323 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2017 392,139 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 388,936 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 390,068 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

stone chips w/screen

Pass 5 Jun 2007 389,450 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 389,411 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

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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E30 XMB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Silver with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 189,754 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 E30 XMB, 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 39 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 E30 XMB registered?

E30 XMB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 15 October 1987.

Is E30 XMB safe to buy?

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