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E142 KGM

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Brown Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,797 mi
Last recorded55,797 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE142 KGM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2011 55,797 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,585 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 55,585 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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E142 KGM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Brown with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E142 KGM, 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 E142 KGM registered?

E142 KGM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 26 April 1988.

Is E142 KGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E142 KGM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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