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F292 TLY

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,425 mi
Last recorded134,425 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF292 TLY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 134,425 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 134,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Oil leak

brake test & emission not check due to over heating

front bumper damage

Pass 4 Aug 2008 133,290 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 129,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 125,670 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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F292 TLY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 F292 TLY, 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 F292 TLY registered?

F292 TLY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F292 TLY safe to buy?

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