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E73 LOU

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,971 mi
Last recorded64,971 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE73 LOU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 64,971 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 63,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 63,836 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 63,594 miles

slight noise from the rear suspension system while driving but nothing excessive in joints and systems

slight oil leak from a component

Pass 24 Nov 2020 63,561 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 63,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom back HYDRALIC box (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

slight movement in the steering system joints

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,379 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,290 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,222 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside bottom back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,986 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside bottom (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 61,325 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,572 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 60,572 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,150 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,975 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,213 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,610 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,412 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,927 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 48,927 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,904 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,547 miles

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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E73 LOU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E73 LOU, 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 E73 LOU registered?

E73 LOU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E73 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E73 LOU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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