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D472 ABY

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Red Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,349 mi
Last recorded134,349 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD472 ABY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2010 134,349 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 134,348 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 132,833 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 132,228 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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D472 ABY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Red with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D472 ABY, 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 D472 ABY registered?

D472 ABY is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D472 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D472 ABY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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