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D789 HML

1986 Mercedes-benz 560

Gold Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

163,247 mi
Last recorded163,247 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 560116,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD789 HML
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 163,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 163,238 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 161,045 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 161,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 159,424 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 159,458 miles

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

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

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

Oil on steering box . †Slight perishing on near and off side front tyres . †Near and off side front tyres worne on inner edges .

Fail 30 Aug 2005 159,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D789 HML is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560 in Gold with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 116,191 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 D789 HML, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 560 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D789 HML is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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