MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre cracking/aged
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre cracking/aged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering component deformed Rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre cracking/aged
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre cracking/aged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?
Based on 7,177 MOT tests across 824 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D97 YRF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Green with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D97 YRF, 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 D97 YRF registered?
D97 YRF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 April 1987.
Is D97 YRF safe to buy?
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