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E360 GHD

1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Red Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,015 mi
Last recorded114,015 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D188,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE360 GHD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 114,015 miles

off side kingpin slight lift play/engine oil leak/vehicle dry under/both sides front calliper metal pipes and rear brake pipes corroding/

Pass 2 May 2008 110,990 miles

slight play to steering box/ both sides kingpine slight lift play /both sides front and rear brake pipes corroding /both sides front wheel bearings slight play /near side middle bottom panel and rear corner panel corroding /off side rear corner

Pass 30 Apr 2007 104,239 miles

near and off side behind head lights getting corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2007 104,239 miles

Offside Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

near and off side behind head lights getting corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2006 91,557 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 91,557 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever has excessive wear in the eye (3.3.A.1g)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

engine oil leaks

rear door skin getting corrosion

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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E360 GHD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Red with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E360 GHD, 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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What year was E360 GHD registered?

E360 GHD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E360 GHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E360 GHD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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