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E252 CNS

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,028 mi
Last recorded13,028 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE252 CNS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 13,028 miles

near side rear parking brake reading low

Fail 19 Oct 2015 13,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear parking brake reading low

Pass 20 Oct 2014 8,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 95,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,099 miles

front brakes binding slightly

front/rear tyre sidewalls slight cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2008 91,051 miles

slight tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2007 90,911 miles

front/rear tyres slight sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2007 90,911 miles

front/rear tyre sidewalls slight cracking

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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E252 CNS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E252 CNS, 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 E252 CNS registered?

E252 CNS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 14 June 1988.

Is E252 CNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E252 CNS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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