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D678 SGG

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,412 mi
Last recorded164,412 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD678 SGG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 164,412 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 167,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 165,403 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 162,062 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 154,869 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 154,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 145,508 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 145,505 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2006 144,378 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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D678 SGG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D678 SGG, 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 D678 SGG registered?

D678 SGG is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 6 April 1987.

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The MOT history for D678 SGG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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