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E36 EJF

1987 Mercedes 609D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

538,461 mi
Last recorded538,461 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes 609D413,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE36 EJF
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 538,461 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 538,461 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 538,119 miles

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front tyres over 10 years old

Pass 3 May 2024 537,112 miles

Both front tyres over 10 years old

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 535,946 miles

Centre propshaft mounting quite worn and deteriorated

Corrosion holes in both front inner wheel arches, none within prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, power steering pipe near box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Throttle pedal mounting badly corroded and snapped out of floor but still works as intended

Fail 19 May 2023 535,946 miles

Centre propshaft mounting quite worn and deteriorated

Corrosion holes in both front inner wheel arches, none within prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, power steering pipe near box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Throttle pedal mounting badly corroded and snapped out of floor but still works as intended

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 535,248 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 533,835 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 532,447 miles

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 532,432 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 530,170 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 530,124 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) rear eye (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 529,090 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 527,698 miles

o/s and n/s body sills corroded but not affecting prescribed areas

Fail 20 Apr 2016 527,695 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s and n/s body sills corroded but not affecting prescribed areas

Pass 21 May 2015 526,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

various spring eye bushes worn

n/s and o/s sill's rotted from front to back

n/s body piller rotted

n/s/f body mount rubber worn

Fail 21 May 2015 526,188 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

various spring eye bushes worn

n/s and o/s sill's rotted from front to back

n/s body piller rotted

n/s/f body mount rubber worn

Fail 27 May 2014 525,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 525,199 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 519,573 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 514,899 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body work at front and rear

brake pipes and rear hose supported by the means of cable ties

engine stop non original

nearside inner door handle,is operated by screwdriver affixed to original pull handle

Fail 18 Aug 2011 514,888 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

body work at front and rear

engine stop non original

nearside inner door handle,is operated by screwdriver affixed to original pull handle

Pass 15 Jul 2010 512,430 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 512,263 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 512,256 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 507,269 miles

rear brake baiiance could be better

Fail 31 Oct 2006 507,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise n/s track rod end boot slit.Advise steering box play.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 499,888 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 499,888 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

steering box slightly damp. two rear tyres on 4.mm. rear brake balance could be better.

How Reliable is the Mercedes 609D?

Based on 891 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
3,348
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 26
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 26
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24
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E36 EJF is a 1987 Mercedes 609D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes 609D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 413,251 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 609D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E36 EJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 609D typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes 609D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E36 EJF is a 1987 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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