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D18 DRH

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Gold Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,540 mi
Last recorded128,540 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 DRH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 128,540 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 126,100 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 126,119 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA

Pass 4 Dec 2006 182,420 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 182,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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D18 DRH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Gold with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 129,262 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 D18 DRH, 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 38 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 D18 DRH registered?

D18 DRH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is D18 DRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 DRH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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