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D 57

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,933 mi
Last recorded101,933 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD 57
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 101,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 101,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 101,130 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 100,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 100,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 100,788 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 100,781 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,531 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 100,335 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 100,086 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,752 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 99,752 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 99,513 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,135 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,013 miles

all brake ferrules corroded

oil leaks from engine

Fail 3 Jul 2015 99,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

all brake ferrules corroded

oil leaks from engine

Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,485 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 97,957 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,919 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 96,879 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 96,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 95,366 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 95,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2008 94,466 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 94,452 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 94,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 92,524 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 92,463 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

o/s rear brake hose starting to get contaminated with oil

Pass 20 Oct 2005 91,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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D 57 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D 57, 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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D 57 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 27 March 1987.

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