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F309 ONM

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Cream Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,900 mi
Last recorded137,900 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF309 ONM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 137,900 miles

all brake discs slight surface corrosion not scored,pitted or worn at time of test.

n/s/f tyre tread getting low on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

suspention pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 137,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake discs slight surface corrosion not scored,pitted or worn at time of test.

n/s/f tyre tread getting low on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

suspention pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

underbody corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 137,619 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 137,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 136,225 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 136,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 130,932 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 130,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

outer sills not viable

slight corrosion to o/s of front bumper

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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F309 ONM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Cream with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F309 ONM, 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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F309 ONM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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