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D331 JJD

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,100 mi
Last recorded138,100 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD331 JJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 138,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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D331 JJD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D331 JJD, 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 D331 JJD registered?

D331 JJD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D331 JJD safe to buy?

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