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E837 MDX

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,870 mi
Last recorded197,870 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE837 MDX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 197,870 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 197,859 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 197,064 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 195,381 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 194,220 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 192,484 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 190,322 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 187,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 185,280 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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E837 MDX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E837 MDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E837 MDX registered?

E837 MDX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 26 April 1988.

Is E837 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E837 MDX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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