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C14 EFE

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Grey Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,808 mi
Last recorded112,808 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 EFE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 112,808 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 112,039 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 112,024 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe at rear. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 111,732 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 111,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,937 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 110,718 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 109,829 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 108,393 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 107,447 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 105,394 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 102,281 miles

brake and fuel pipes all starting to rust

Fail 5 Dec 2008 102,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake and fuel pipes all starting to rust

Pass 28 Mar 2007 98,467 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 96,960 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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C14 EFE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Grey with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C14 EFE, 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 C14 EFE registered?

C14 EFE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 21 September 1987.

Is C14 EFE safe to buy?

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