MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,653 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Alternator belt is so loose it is running inside out
Auxillary belts loose
Front index plate loose but not insecure
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?
Based on 7,177 MOT tests across 824 vehicles.
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F285 SPA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Gold with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 124,128 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 F285 SPA, 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 37 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 F285 SPA registered?
F285 SPA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 13 April 1989.
Is F285 SPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for F285 SPA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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