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D156 NOX

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,368 mi
Last recorded109,368 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD156 NOX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 109,368 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 109,360 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine oil leak.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 107,235 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 107,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front lower ball joint dust covers split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 105,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 102,071 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 98,074 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 97,992 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 95,906 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 95,904 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 92,467 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 90,708 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 90,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 85,273 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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D156 NOX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D156 NOX, 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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D156 NOX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 3 February 1987.

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