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E537 CGN

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Grey Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,582 mi
Last recorded64,582 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE537 CGN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 64,582 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,549 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 64,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 63,951 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 63,929 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault ASR light is on (3.4.1c)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking reservoir empty (2.4.D.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

both sides outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2014 63,263 miles

All tyres cracking outer edges

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2011 62,705 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering idler arm pivot bush

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel pipes and unions around fuel filter have corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,209 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 59,854 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 57,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E537 CGN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Grey with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E537 CGN, 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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E537 CGN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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