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BDZ 989

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Grey Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,990 mi
Last recorded146,990 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDZ 989
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 146,990 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front steering arms have slight or minimal movement at fixings

o/s front and n/s front inner wheel arches covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed

o/s front and n/s front under bonnet has body filler covering body of vehicle

rear brake discs pitted and both outer sills have covers on them

Fail 12 Oct 2010 146,990 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front steering arms have slight or minimal movement at fixings

o/s front and n/s front inner wheel arches covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed

o/s front and n/s front under bonnet has body filler covering body of vehicle

rear brake discs pitted and both outer sills have covers on them

Fail 22 Jun 2010 148,760 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

ABS lamp dim

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

advanced wear in nearside front lower swivel suspension ball joint

centre exhaust rubber in very poor condition recommend attention

corrosion in brake pipes generally

creaking from front suspension/steering

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 9 Jun 2009 147,014 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

engine smoking/burning oil

Pass 5 Jun 2008 143,964 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 143,964 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 141,129 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jun 2007 141,128 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jun 2006 139,620 miles

front disc lipped

oil leak

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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BDZ 989 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Grey with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BDZ 989, 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 BDZ 989 registered?

BDZ 989 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 21 July 1987.

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