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E207 EPA

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,882 mi
Last recorded165,882 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE207 EPA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2008 165,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front suspention is low but still has damping effect and suspention movement

near side rear starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2008 165,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front suspention is low but still has damping effect and suspention movement

near side rear starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2007 160,801 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 160,796 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dust cover split on tie bar (REAR) on N/S/F

o/s/r tyre cracks on outer face

rust on suspension pipes

Pass 17 May 2006 158,506 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 158,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 156,619 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 157,615 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear suspension pipes

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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E207 EPA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E207 EPA, 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 E207 EPA registered?

E207 EPA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 16 September 1987.

Is E207 EPA safe to buy?

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