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D195 OUM

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Silver Petrol 5549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,935 mi
Last recorded78,935 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD195 OUM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,549cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 78,935 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 78,758 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 78,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 78,187 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 78,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Slight brake bind offside front

Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,877 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 77,877 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,252 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 76,139 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,483 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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D195 OUM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Silver with a 5,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D195 OUM, 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 D195 OUM registered?

D195 OUM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D195 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D195 OUM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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