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A3 WEX

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Green Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,989 mi
Last recorded122,989 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 WEX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 122,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 121,649 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 11,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 118,120 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 117,737 miles

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 117,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 117,257 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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A3 WEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Green with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A3 WEX, 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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What year was A3 WEX registered?

A3 WEX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is A3 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 WEX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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