MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brakes slightly binding
some corrosion nearside front inner wing
both front suspension arm boots split
both front wings rusty
front tyre size 205/60 15 rear tyre size 205/65 15
long travel on parkbrake
nearside rear tyre wall perishing
rust in nearside front and offside rear inner wheel arches
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?
Based on 7,177 MOT tests across 824 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D979 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 D979 UGP, 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 D979 UGP registered?
D979 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is D979 UGP safe to buy?
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