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B20 PEC

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

White Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,779 mi
Last recorded142,779 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 PEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 142,779 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 142,677 miles

Small gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2023 142,584 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 142,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Small oil leak from gearbox

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 141,958 miles

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

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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B20 PEC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in White with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 105,270 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 B20 PEC, 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 39 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 B20 PEC registered?

B20 PEC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is B20 PEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 PEC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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