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D487 TWF

1986 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,321 mi
Last recorded123,321 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 560116,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD487 TWF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 123,321 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Fail 13 Jul 2011 123,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Fail 3 Feb 2011 123,312 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2009 116,033 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 116,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 7 May 2009 115,456 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 May 2008 107,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 107,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 102,411 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 96,035 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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D487 TWF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D487 TWF, 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 D487 TWF registered?

D487 TWF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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