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E801 JAR

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,411 mi
Last recorded143,411 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE801 JAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 143,411 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 143,029 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 143,014 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 142,732 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 142,555 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 142,165 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 141,896 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 141,403 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 140,745 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 140,732 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 140,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged canvas exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged canvas exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2013 135,575 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brakes slightly out of balance n/s slow

o/s headlamp beam hazy

Pass 24 Sep 2012 134,654 miles

dip beams hazy

front brakes slightly out of balance n/s sluggish

Pass 1 Mar 2007 134,102 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 133,215 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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E801 JAR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E801 JAR, 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 E801 JAR registered?

E801 JAR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 20 January 1988.

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