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D340 BSA

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Red Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,881 mi
Last recorded62,881 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD340 BSA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 62,881 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 62,848 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 62,857 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 62,848 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear 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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D340 BSA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Red 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 D340 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 D340 BSA registered?

D340 BSA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D340 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D340 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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