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E809 LYX

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,514 mi
Last recorded111,514 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE809 LYX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 111,514 miles

Both front bottom ball joint dust covers split

Near side front wiper blade split (still clearing screen)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 111,511 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Both front bottom ball joint dust covers split

Near side front wiper blade split (still clearing screen)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 108,388 miles

Nearside indicator lense damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 May 2006 107,797 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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E809 LYX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E809 LYX, 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 E809 LYX registered?

E809 LYX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E809 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E809 LYX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E809 LYX have outstanding finance?

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