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D788 DPL

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Brown Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,057 mi
Last recorded97,057 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD788 DPL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 97,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2008 94,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2008 94,022 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2007 108,608 miles

as previous

Fail 21 May 2007 108,608 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

o/s seat poor

rear suspension pipes poor

Pass 16 Mar 2006 87,770 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play nearside front idler arm bush

Fail 16 Mar 2006 87,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play nearside front idler arm bush

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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D788 DPL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Brown with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D788 DPL, 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 D788 DPL registered?

D788 DPL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 22 January 1987.

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