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F431 THY

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,948 mi
Last recorded108,948 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF431 THY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 108,948 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 108,519 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

rear fuel pipe on pump corroed but not leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2011 108,482 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 108,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2011 108,246 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 108,246 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 105,865 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 105,862 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pads on o/s/f covered in brake fluid

Pass 18 Dec 2008 104,662 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 104,662 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/f wheel baring noise

Pass 17 Dec 2007 100,618 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 95,888 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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F431 THY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F431 THY, 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 F431 THY registered?

F431 THY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F431 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F431 THY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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