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E283 CTL

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Grey Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,157 mi
Last recorded147,157 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE283 CTL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 147,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 146,914 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 146,863 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 145,787 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 145,762 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 145,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device missing missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 142,493 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 140,685 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 140,676 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 136,452 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 136,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 136,451 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 129,823 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 129,823 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 123,702 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 123,702 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 114,479 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 114,479 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 105,954 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 97,268 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,477 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 82,785 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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E283 CTL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Grey with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E283 CTL, 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 E283 CTL registered?

E283 CTL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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