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E345 XPP

1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Beige Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,899 mi
Last recorded152,899 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D189,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE345 XPP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 152,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 152,899 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all rear (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 152,669 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust tail pipe protruding body nearside rear

Fail 29 Oct 2020 152,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded @ axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust tail pipe protruding body nearside rear

Pass 1 May 2019 150,354 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 150,288 miles

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 148,053 miles

Both front tyres badly perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 148,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both front tyres badly perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 145,955 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 144,088 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 142,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

advise all suspension rubbers cracked and perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 137,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise suspension rubbers are cracked and perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 24 Sep 2013 137,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise suspension rubbers are cracked and perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 26 Sep 2012 129,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 129,444 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 125,529 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

R EXHAUST MOUNT CORROSION

Fail 13 Jul 2011 125,506 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

CORROSION REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT

R EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING NO LEAKS

Pass 8 Jul 2010 120,659 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

POWER STEERING PIPES CORROSION

Fail 8 Jul 2010 120,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

POWER STEERING PIPES CORROSION

Pass 23 Jun 2009 117,439 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 116,983 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 112,669 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 109,381 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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E345 XPP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Beige with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 E345 XPP, 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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E345 XPP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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