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E340 LYO

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,072 mi
Last recorded98,072 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE340 LYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 98,072 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 93,826 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 93,197 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 92,335 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 89,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2022 89,857 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking from banjo bolt (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 87,666 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2021 87,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2020 86,946 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 84,821 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 82,847 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,452 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 80,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,526 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 79,451 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 79,451 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,276 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 78,275 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2010 106,138 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 106,100 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 105,031 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 104,280 miles

deteriation in all exhaust system

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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E340 LYO 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 77.3%.

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 E340 LYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E340 LYO registered?

E340 LYO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E340 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E340 LYO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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