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E198 LER

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,341 mi
Last recorded81,341 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE198 LER
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2006 81,341 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake inspection on the off side rear

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2006 81,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise brake inpection on the off side rear

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2005 77,730 miles

free mouvement on the steering rack

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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E198 LER is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E198 LER, 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 E198 LER registered?

E198 LER is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E198 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for E198 LER 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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