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D252 BSA

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Gold Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,482 mi
Last recorded117,482 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD252 BSA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 117,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 117,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 117,159 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 117,158 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cracked affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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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D252 BSA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Gold with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D252 BSA, 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 D252 BSA registered?

D252 BSA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D252 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D252 BSA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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