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F220 NMY

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

280,052 mi
Last recorded280,052 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF220 NMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 280,052 miles

brake warning light on

exhaust mount missing from rearbox

free play in steering

large oil leak

offside rear metal brake pipes rusty advice replace

play in offside front trackrod end

rear suspension ride height

Pass 23 Mar 2010 278,784 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 278,723 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 278,723 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 276,133 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes binding

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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F220 NMY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F220 NMY, 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 F220 NMY registered?

F220 NMY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F220 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F220 NMY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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