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E152 AKW

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Silver Petrol 5540cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,489 mi
Last recorded58,489 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE152 AKW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,540cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 58,489 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 58,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Central linkage nearside ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 57,898 miles

Offside Front Idler arm bush has slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2024 57,898 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Idler arm bush has slight play

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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E152 AKW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Silver with a 5,540cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E152 AKW, 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 E152 AKW registered?

E152 AKW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E152 AKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E152 AKW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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