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E416 DMA

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

White Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,236 mi
Last recorded149,236 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE416 DMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 149,236 miles

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2009 149,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 145,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 142,644 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 139,367 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E416 DMA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in White with a 5,547cc 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 E416 DMA, 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 E416 DMA registered?

E416 DMA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 24 June 1988.

Is E416 DMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E416 DMA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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