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E131 WJC

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Red Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

165,235 mi
Last recorded165,235 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE131 WJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 165,235 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 163,155 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 161,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 161,229 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 160,481 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 159,862 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 159,038 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 157,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 154,549 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 151,814 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 148,735 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 145,393 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 141,895 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 139,745 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 137,186 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 137,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 134,028 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 130,499 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 126,578 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 123,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 119,019 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 112,602 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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E131 WJC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Red with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 129,262 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 E131 WJC, 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 38 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 E131 WJC registered?

E131 WJC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E131 WJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E131 WJC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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