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E172 LAN

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Gold Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,654 mi
Last recorded68,654 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE172 LAN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 68,654 miles

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 68,654 miles

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 68,651 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension levelling valve modified but function not affected Damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2011 68,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

suspension levelling valve looks damp and smallbore metal pipes are corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

flexible suspension pipes look damp

some metal suspension pipes are corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2010 68,469 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

flexible suspension pipes look damp

some metal suspension pipes are corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 67,813 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

windscreen wiper operation rather slow

Fail 9 Jul 2009 67,813 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

windscreen wiper operation rather slow

Pass 1 Aug 2008 66,108 miles

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

fluid seepage at steering box

rear suspension hieght looks slightly low

suspension pipes are corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2008 66,107 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fluid seepage at steering box

rear suspension hieght looks slightly low

suspension pipes are corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2007 65,316 miles

rear suspension low

Fail 22 Jun 2007 65,316 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear suspension low

Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,469 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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E172 LAN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Gold with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E172 LAN, 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 E172 LAN registered?

E172 LAN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E172 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E172 LAN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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