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E303 CVR

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,751 mi
Last recorded202,751 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE303 CVR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 202,751 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both rear fuel lines corroded.

front and one rear brake pipe covered in grease.

nearside front wiper blade split.

nearside rear number plate light slightly dim.

slight oil leak.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 199,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 196,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 196,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 190,424 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 181,758 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E303 CVR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E303 CVR, 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 E303 CVR registered?

E303 CVR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E303 CVR safe to buy?

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