MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,482 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?
Based on 7,177 MOT tests across 824 vehicles.
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E42 ASM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E42 ASM, 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 E42 ASM registered?
E42 ASM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E42 ASM safe to buy?
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