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D1 LMO

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Green Petrol 5544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,988 mi
Last recorded115,988 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 LMO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 115,988 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

lhd headlamps fitted lenses blacked out

Pass 4 May 2010 98,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 98,314 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 97,218 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 97,207 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/rear tyre starting to crack round edges plus n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2007 91,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front tyrs wearing inner shoulders

Pass 5 Nov 2007 91,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyrs wearing inner shoulders

Pass 6 Nov 2006 83,109 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 83,104 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 77,697 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 77,697 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D1 LMO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Green with a 5,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D1 LMO, 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

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What year was D1 LMO registered?

D1 LMO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D1 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 LMO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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