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F256 MBL

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,790 mi
Last recorded147,790 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF256 MBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 147,790 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 147,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2011 147,719 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 147,639 miles

handbrake 16%

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2010 147,639 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 141,639 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 141,639 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 138,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 138,269 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 128,039 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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F256 MBL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F256 MBL, 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 F256 MBL registered?

F256 MBL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F256 MBL safe to buy?

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