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D160 RGF

1986 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,576 mi
Last recorded199,576 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 560116,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD160 RGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 199,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 198,271 miles

Coolant leak

handbrake binding slightly

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

sills covered

Pass 8 Aug 2013 197,376 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 197,367 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 193,570 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 193,556 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 193,536 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 187,376 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 187,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf washer jet not working, nsf tyre slight split on inner wall, both front tyres wearing on outer edges, propshaft rubbers slight split, middle exhaust mounts perished.

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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D160 RGF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 116,191 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 D160 RGF, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 560 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D160 RGF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 15 December 1986.

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