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E386 GHD

1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Grey Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests33 (16 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate48.5%

Mileage

279,846 mi
Last recorded279,846 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D188,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE386 GHD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

16 pass 17 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 279,846 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer edges of body and under front wings corroded and some small holes but structurally still secure and functional

Pass 29 May 2025 278,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 278,232 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letters become indistinct when viewed away from vehicle (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Only operate when position lights on (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached Lens is damaged and looks likely to detatch (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cab floor is excessively corroded to such an extent there is risk of floor failing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure Passenger seat back insecure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Load sensing valve bushes and possibly pivot mount badly worn (1.1.17 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/s and n/s of engine bulkhead corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Large areas of body corrosion on underside skirt panels and rear skirt panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower portion of wheel arch to step joint badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Passenger access step appears to be siliconed in place (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Loose chain hanging from chassis by propshaft centre bearing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 273,905 miles

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

body outer sills corroded but independant from chassis

Fail 9 May 2024 273,905 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

body outer sills corroded but independant from chassis

Pass 31 Jan 2023 272,494 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body side and rear skirts small holes and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired pivot bush worn (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 272,494 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body side and rear skirts small holes and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired pivot bush worn (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 269,825 miles

Exhaust mounting defective silencer box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab floor/inner wing corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired lever arm bush worn at pivot (1.1.17 (a))

engine stop faulty

Fail 13 Jan 2022 269,825 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective silencer box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab floor/inner wing corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired lever arm bush worn at pivot (1.1.17 (a))

engine stop faulty

Fail 10 Jan 2022 269,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective silencer box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab floor/inner wing corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired lever arm bush worn at pivot (1.1.17 (a))

engine stop faulty

Pass 11 Jan 2021 266,421 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 266,421 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working ( PRS DONE ) (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working ( PRS DONE ) (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam ( PRS DONE ) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working ( PRS DONE ) (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 265,563 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 262,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen x two (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 255,209 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively at diff flange (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 255,209 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively at diff flange (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 249,149 miles

BODY CONDITION IS POOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2017 249,149 miles

BODY CONDITION IS POOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,163 miles

BODY CHASSIS AND SILLS CORRODED

FLOOR/PAN CORRODED

VEHICLE CONDITION IS POOR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s /r park brake lower effort than o/s/r park brake

silicone repair to o/s/f b/j cover

Fail 30 Jun 2016 241,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

BODY CHASSIS AND SILLS CORRODED

FLOOR/PAN CORRODED

VEHICLE CONDITION IS POOR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s /r park brake lower effort than o/s/r park brake

Pass 3 Jul 2015 236,116 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

nearside windscreen has a small crack to the lower edge

Fail 12 Jun 2015 236,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nearside windscreen has a small crack to lower edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 235,120 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

handbrake warning lamp not working

nearside windscreen lower corner cracked

rear lamp clusters obscured but trailer board replaces original lamps

Fail 4 Jul 2014 235,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers door interior handle missing

handbrake warning lamp not working

nearside inner rear tyre low air pressure

nearside windscreen lower corner cracked

offside rear lamp clusters obscured less than 50%

trailer board not working

Fail 25 Jun 2014 235,111 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 228,114 miles

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

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

Trackrod bent slightly.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 227,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

prop shaft centre bearing collapsed

steering arm bent slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2012 218,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 218,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKES BINDING

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 192,849 miles

Front spring eye bushes worn.

Vehicle under coated at time of inspection.

Fail 31 May 2011 192,688 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front leaf spring eye bushes worn.

NSR lighting trim loose

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 188,590 miles

Centre Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 188,434 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play on both ends of drag link

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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E386 GHD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Grey with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.5%.

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 E386 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 E386 GHD registered?

E386 GHD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E386 GHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E386 GHD shows 33 tests with a 48.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E386 GHD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E386 GHD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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