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EWS 999W

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,064 mi
Last recorded207,064 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWS 999W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 207,064 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 207,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 206,825 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 206,642 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 206,642 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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EWS 999W is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 127,146 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 EWS 999W, 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 36 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 EWS 999W registered?

EWS 999W is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is EWS 999W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWS 999W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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