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D712 GSP

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,390 mi
Last recorded205,390 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD712 GSP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 205,390 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 205,385 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 205,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2008 204,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 201,397 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 200,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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D712 GSP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D712 GSP, 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 D712 GSP registered?

D712 GSP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D712 GSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D712 GSP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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