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F225 TBD

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,530 mi
Last recorded163,530 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF225 TBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 163,530 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 163,425 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 163,214 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 163,213 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected corroded / leaking , fluid reservoir empty. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2015 162,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 161,340 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 161,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 May 2013 160,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2012 160,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 24 Apr 2012 160,029 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 159,214 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear self leveling suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 159,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear self leveling suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 159,204 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 159,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 144,828 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 135,849 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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F225 TBD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 F225 TBD, 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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F225 TBD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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