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F153 RUV

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Red Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,711 mi
Last recorded100,711 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF153 RUV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,711 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 95,718 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 94,723 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 89,889 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 86,535 miles

Anti-skid warning displayed on dash

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight condensation in headlamps

Small tear in wiper blade-still clearing screen

Pass 5 Dec 2008 85,860 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 84,132 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 78,382 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 74,363 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 74,363 miles

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

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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F153 RUV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Red with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 124,128 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 F153 RUV, 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 37 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 F153 RUV registered?

F153 RUV is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 28 March 1989.

Is F153 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F153 RUV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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