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D476 GCD

1986 Mercedes-benz 560

Grey Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,090 mi
Last recorded183,090 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 560116,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD476 GCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 183,090 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 179,683 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 177,721 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 177,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 177,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

metal suspension pipes rusting

several areas of chassis / underbody rusting or previously repaired

slight weep from power steering pump

Fail 10 Jul 2008 177,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

off side front wheel damaged

several metal suspension pipes rusting

several other areas of underbody / chassis rusting

Pass 31 Aug 2007 168,919 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 158,763 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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D476 GCD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560 in Grey with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 116,191 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 D476 GCD, 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 40 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 D476 GCD registered?

D476 GCD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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