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D997 MEA

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,087 mi
Last recorded35,087 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD997 MEA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,087 miles

both front tyres walls perishing

condensation in nearside headlight

fuel pipes at rear corroding

slight lift/wear offside lower swivels

Fail 12 Aug 2013 35,086 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

both front tyres walls perishing

condensation in nearside headlight

fuel pipes at rear corroding

slight lift/wear offside lower swivels

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,568 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 34,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 84,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,929 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 33,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 33,819 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 33,529 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 32,746 miles

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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D997 MEA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D997 MEA, 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 D997 MEA registered?

D997 MEA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D997 MEA safe to buy?

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