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E21 LYW

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Grey Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,806 mi
Last recorded25,806 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 LYW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,705 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,636 miles

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

slight play in steering idler bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,879 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006

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

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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E21 LYW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Grey with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E21 LYW, 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 E21 LYW registered?

E21 LYW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E21 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 LYW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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