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E88 LRN

1988 Mercedes 609D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

337,080 mi
Last recorded337,080 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE88 LRN
MakeMercedes
Model609D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 337,080 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 336,943 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 335,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering operation rough on idle but ok when engine revs increase

Fail 17 Sep 2018 335,445 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Shows white light to rear (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty Does work when main beam is operated (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Spare (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Steering operation rough on idle but ok when engine revs increase

Pass 24 Aug 2017 317,893 miles

Front All spring eye bushes across axle perished but not excessive

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

General under body corrosion

Rear All spring eye bushes across axle perished but not excessive

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 317,893 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front All spring eye bushes across axle perished but not excessive

General under body corrosion

Rear All spring eye bushes across axle perished but not excessive

Pass 19 Sep 2016 295,116 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 295,102 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 289,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 289,117 miles

rear axle not jacked over 5000 kg headlamp grill insecure

Fail 13 May 2015 289,116 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

rear axle not jacked over 5000 kg headlamp grill insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2015 289,116 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

rear axle not jacked over 5000 kg & front headlamp grill insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2014 235,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 282,502 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 276,579 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust slightly blow on joint

Pass 7 May 2011 266,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f & O/S/F STEPS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 15 May 2010 264,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 257,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 250,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 243,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E88 LRN is a 1988 Mercedes 609D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E88 LRN, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes 609D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E88 LRN registered?

E88 LRN is a 1988 Mercedes 609D, first registered on 31 March 1988.

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