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E531 TDB

1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

202,844 mi
Last recorded202,844 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D188,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE531 TDB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 202,844 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 195,851 miles

Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable RUBBER SLIGHTLY CRACKED, BOTH (2.2.C.1d)

GENERAL AGE RELATED CORROSION

Rear Ball joint damaged but serviceable RUBBER SLIGHTLY CRACKED, BOTH (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 195,504 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 195,069 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jul 2011 193,803 miles

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting split

Fail 27 Jul 2011 193,788 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 19 May 2010 192,479 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 190,830 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 190,831 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 190,822 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

WIPER BLADES LOOSE ON WIPER ARMS;

Pass 12 Mar 2008 188,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 188,900 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 188,900 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E531 TDB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E531 TDB, 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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E531 TDB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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