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E24 LJD

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Brown Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,895 mi
Last recorded52,895 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 LJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,895 miles

General brake pipe corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,824 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 50,487 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,056 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SUSPECT oil leak at nearside rear suspension unit

exhaust rubber split at rear silencer - alternative securing method acceptable

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,605 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 46,204 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 44,772 miles

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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E24 LJD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Brown with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E24 LJD, 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 E24 LJD registered?

E24 LJD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 26 April 1988.

Is E24 LJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E24 LJD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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