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E303 KLM

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,619 mi
Last recorded57,619 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 57,619 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose

Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose

Pass 10 Mar 2023 57,446 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 57,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,498 miles

All 4 tyres have started to crack

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,667 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,369 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,138 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 52,138 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,747 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 51,747 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,730 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,495 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,244 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,121 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing on inside edge.

slight leak from steering box.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,046 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 37,496 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre ex corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 36,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres inner edge wearing

centre exhaust system very rusty

Pass 17 May 2007 34,612 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 32,939 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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E303 KLM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E303 KLM, 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 KLM registered?

E303 KLM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 22 April 1988.

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