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E834 ETY

1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

282,185 mi
Last recorded282,185 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D188,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE834 ETY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model609 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 282,185 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 281,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 278,881 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 278,881 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 274,174 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 270,521 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 270,517 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 264,344 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 258,347 miles

Offside front suspension spring rear bush perishing.

Offside track rod joint gaiter split.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 258,347 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake disc pitted. Advise futher inspection.

Offside front brake disc possible surface cracking. Advise further inspection.

Offside front suspension spring rear bush perishing.

Offside track rod joint gaiter split.

Fail 15 Aug 2007 254,300 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 254,300 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 244,744 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 244,742 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 241,154 miles

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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E834 ETY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E834 ETY, 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 E834 ETY registered?

E834 ETY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 609 D, first registered on 6 July 1988.

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