MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
336,832 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat base corroded (border line) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (border line) (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated
handbrake readings only just met requirements
n/s and o/s front lower step areas corroded
slight lift in front n/s and o/s king pins
Brake performance not tested Unable to test service brake due to failed rigid brake pipe and loss of fluid (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All spring eye rubber bushes deteriorated / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All spring eye rubber bushes deteriorated / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outer reinforcing members and inner sill assembly corroded. Inner sill is covered with aluminium sheet making detailed assessment of condition not possible (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All spring eye rubber bushes deteriorated / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All spring eye rubber bushes deteriorated / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outer reinforcing members and inner sill assembly corroded. Inner sill is covered with aluminium sheet making detailed inspection not pssible. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
The underside of the vehicle has general advanced corrosion to the chassis / structure and many suspension and braking components
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
inner sills corroded n/s and o/s
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sill and bottom of door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
inner sills corroded n/s and o/s
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight corrosion to chassis and front wheel arches
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3a)
Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front inner arch corroded and holed
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
general corrosion to chassis inner sills
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3a)
Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front inner arch corroded and holed
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
general corrosion to chassis inner sills
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3a)
Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
advanced corrosion to underside of vehicle
slam panel badly corroded
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.2.C.1c)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3a)
Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advanced corrosion to underside of vehicle
slam panel badly corroded
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f inner arch has advanced corrosion but not within prescribed area
passanger seat not fitted at time of test
vehicle has advanced corrosion to both body and ladder chassis
seat belt missing
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
seat belt missing
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f inner arch has advanced corrosion but not within prescribed area
passanger seat not fitted at time of test
vehicle has advanced corrosion to both body and ladder chassis
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside 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 a slightly deteriorated anchor 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)
no seat belts fitted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front 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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 609D?
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E387 GHD is a 1987 Mercedes 609D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 E387 GHD, 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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E387 GHD is a 1987 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 14 December 1987.
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