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F249 EJC

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Green Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,297 mi
Last recorded134,297 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF249 EJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 134,297 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 131,712 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 131,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 130,458 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 130,318 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 130,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 130,001 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 129,604 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 128,919 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 128,858 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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F249 EJC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Green with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F249 EJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F249 EJC registered?

F249 EJC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 21 November 1988.

Is F249 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F249 EJC shows 10 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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