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D96 CPE

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Grey Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,506 mi
Last recorded208,506 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD96 CPE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 208,506 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 204,672 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 204,668 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 204,613 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Corrosion around both rear coil spring mounting points.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 198,152 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 198,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

o.s rear brake hose ferrules corroded not to excess

sills covered

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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D96 CPE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Grey with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D96 CPE, 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 D96 CPE registered?

D96 CPE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 4 June 1987.

Is D96 CPE safe to buy?

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