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E587 LCP

1988 Mercedes 709D

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,423 mi
Last recorded105,423 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1988 Mercedes 709D222,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE587 LCP
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 105,423 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 97,474 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing rusty

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wing rusty

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

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive wing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing rusty

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wing rusty

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 97,474 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wing rusty

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wing rusty

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

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive wing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing rusty

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wing rusty

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 97,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing rusty

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wing rusty

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

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive wing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing rusty

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wing rusty

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,189 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 88,985 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 88,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,314 miles

both front inner wheel arches holed and corroded.

both front tyre structures cracking.

both n/s/r tyres and o/s/r tyre low on air pressure.

both n/s/r tyres close to the legal limit.

corrosion located on vehicle underbody.

corrosion on front subframe body mounts.

front subframe mounting bushes splitting.

oil leaks located underneath engine and rear differential.

slight gas leak detected from exhaust system.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 84,312 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front inner wheel arches holed and corroded.

both front tyre structures cracking.

both n/s/r tyres and o/s/r tyre low on air pressure.

both n/s/r tyres close to the legal limit.

corrosion located on vehicle underbody.

corrosion on front subframe body mounts.

front subframe mounting bushes splitting.

oil leaks located underneath engine and rear differential.

slight gas leak detected from exhaust system.

How Reliable is the Mercedes 709D?

Based on 974 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
2,389
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
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E587 LCP is a 1988 Mercedes 709D in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 222,171 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 709D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E587 LCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 709D typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E587 LCP registered?

E587 LCP is a 1988 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 9 June 1988.

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