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E432 XUB

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Brown Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,250 mi
Last recorded158,250 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE432 XUB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 158,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all welding has been heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2012 158,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 155,936 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 155,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 155,667 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 155,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 154,117 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 154,117 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 153,981 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 153,981 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 153,960 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 153,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.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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E432 XUB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Brown with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E432 XUB, 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

How do I check the history of E432 XUB?

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What year was E432 XUB registered?

E432 XUB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E432 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E432 XUB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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