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D541 GFH

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,355 mi
Last recorded164,355 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD541 GFH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 164,355 miles

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on outside edge.

Suspension pipes offside rear bit corroded.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 164,355 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on outside edge.

Suspension pipes offside rear bit corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 163,799 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 163,794 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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D541 GFH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D541 GFH, 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 D541 GFH registered?

D541 GFH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D541 GFH safe to buy?

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