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E246 TEA

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,744 mi
Last recorded198,744 miles
Recorded on2 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE246 TEA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2007 198,744 miles

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 198,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s wheel rubbing on spring

Pass 22 Mar 2006 189,768 miles

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

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

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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E246 TEA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E246 TEA, 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 E246 TEA registered?

E246 TEA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E246 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E246 TEA 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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