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E349 RRP

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Maroon Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,454 mi
Last recorded38,454 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE349 RRP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 38,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust outer skin corroded on middle and rear silencers

Fail 1 Dec 2025 38,420 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust baffles rattle

Pass 11 Mar 2025 37,279 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 36,514 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,514 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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E349 RRP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Maroon with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E349 RRP, 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 E349 RRP registered?

E349 RRP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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