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E560 JGV

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,444 mi
Last recorded96,444 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE560 JGV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 96,444 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 96,338 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 96,159 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 96,037 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 95,869 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 95,219 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,235 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 92,749 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,817 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,581 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 90,060 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 89,728 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,435 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 88,646 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 88,476 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 88,476 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 88,146 miles

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

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2007 88,111 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 87,858 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 87,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre skimming the inside edge off

Pass 30 Jan 2006 86,166 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front 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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E560 JGV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E560 JGV, 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 E560 JGV registered?

E560 JGV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E560 JGV safe to buy?

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