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844 AAA

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

White Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,589 mi
Last recorded189,589 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration844 AAA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 189,589 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 189,528 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 189,232 miles

Exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2019 187,790 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 187,786 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2017 186,952 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 186,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 20 Jan 2016 186,158 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake valve leaking load sensing (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 31 Oct 2014 185,672 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 185,672 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 185,417 miles

front no plate damaged

near side rear tyre low on outer edges

Pass 12 Apr 2010 185,069 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 185,069 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 185,069 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2008 184,935 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 184,256 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 183,551 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?

Based on 7,177 MOT tests across 824 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
969
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
824
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 242
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 182
brake binding 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 156
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
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844 AAA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in White with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 129,262 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 560 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 242 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 844 AAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 560 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 560 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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844 AAA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 15 March 1988.

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