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E411 GHO

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Gold Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,094 mi
Last recorded66,094 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE411 GHO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 66,094 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 66,087 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 63,754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 63,611 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,588 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 63,571 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 61,281 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 57,754 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 57,754 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,284 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,272 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 57,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 55,182 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,572 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 49,572 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 37,018 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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E411 GHO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Gold with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E411 GHO, 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 E411 GHO registered?

E411 GHO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 6 June 1988.

Is E411 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E411 GHO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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