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D714 UGT

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,500 mi
Last recorded11,500 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD714 UGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 11,500 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 10,700 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

O/S/F Rear sub frame mount light damage

Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,606 miles

Front & rear number plates not fitted/missing. Unregisterd vehicle at time of testing

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to lower 'mounting cup' of the offside front suspension, lower rear mounting.

Fail 5 Dec 2009 24,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Front & rear number plates not fitted/missing. Unregisterd vehicle at time of testing

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to lower 'mounting cup' of the offside front suspension, lower rear mounting.

In addition to other defects the nearside front seat belt is too short to buckle up when the the drivers seat is occupied

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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D714 UGT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D714 UGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D714 UGT registered?

D714 UGT is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D714 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D714 UGT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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