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E387 GHD

1987 Mercedes 609D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

336,832 mi
Last recorded336,832 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes 609D413,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE387 GHD
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 336,832 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 336,437 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 335,313 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 335,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 334,877 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 334,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 333,877 miles

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

slight corrosion to chassis and front wheel arches

Pass 24 Oct 2016 332,501 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 332,478 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 329,939 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 329,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 328,953 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 328,643 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 325,383 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 322,408 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 318,164 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 318,150 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 317,046 miles

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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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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