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F165 FUD

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,459 mi
Last recorded158,459 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF165 FUD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2025 158,459 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage steering box area (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 27 Feb 2024 158,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody F/R under-sealed

Pass 10 Mar 2008 157,884 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 157,115 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 155,822 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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F165 FUD is a 1988 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 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 F165 FUD, 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 F165 FUD registered?

F165 FUD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 18 August 1988.

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