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EHS 25

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,280 mi
Last recorded74,280 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHS 25
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 74,280 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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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EHS 25 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EHS 25, 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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How do I check the history of EHS 25?

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What year was EHS 25 registered?

EHS 25 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is EHS 25 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHS 25 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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