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D8 JPC

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,159 mi
Last recorded105,159 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 JPC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,159 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.2.C.1b) Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 105,158 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 106,258 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.2.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin boeh (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 106,258 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.2.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin boeh (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,196 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2013 105,293 miles

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

Slight oil leak from engine area

Vehicle showing sings of slight corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2013 105,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

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

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 24 Aug 2010 105,023 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 104,869 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 104,782 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 103,794 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 101,459 miles

oil lacking from gear box

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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D8 JPC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 124,128 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 D8 JPC, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 560 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D8 JPC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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