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D745 ELL

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Gold Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,902 mi
Last recorded207,902 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD745 ELL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2012 207,902 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all discs corroded

engine misfire

general body corrosion

offside headlamp wiper obscuring lens

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 204,730 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front reg. plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 201,765 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 199,839 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 198,697 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 197,807 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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D745 ELL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Gold with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D745 ELL, 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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D745 ELL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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