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D186 NEX

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

White Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,317 mi
Last recorded98,317 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD186 NEX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 98,317 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 98,305 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 97,929 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 97,473 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 96,724 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 96,524 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 94,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 94,636 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 94,634 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 91,587 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 91,587 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 89,216 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 89,216 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 88,682 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 88,682 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 87,537 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes 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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D186 NEX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in White with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D186 NEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D186 NEX?

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What year was D186 NEX registered?

D186 NEX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D186 NEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D186 NEX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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