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E138 KFR

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,691 mi
Last recorded108,691 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE138 KFR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 108,691 miles

Bulb failure light on

Engine smokes slightly

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

O/S door mirror cracked

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Suspension pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 106,539 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 106,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit on inner edge

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,835 miles

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2006 99,236 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise drivers side front brake binding slightly †

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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E138 KFR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E138 KFR, 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.

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What year was E138 KFR registered?

E138 KFR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 22 January 1988.

Is E138 KFR safe to buy?

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