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E848 WOL

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Gold Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,549 mi
Last recorded75,549 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE848 WOL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 75,549 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 75,548 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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E848 WOL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Gold with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E848 WOL, 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 E848 WOL registered?

E848 WOL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E848 WOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E848 WOL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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