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F449 UCR

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,895 mi
Last recorded178,895 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF449 UCR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 178,895 miles

Oil leak

power steering box leaking sligtley

Pass 15 May 2008 173,655 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2008 173,645 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 173,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear suspension pipes corroding

steering box leaking engine oil leak above

steering joints and n/s idler arm all have some wear

Pass 9 May 2007 70,438 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 162,790 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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F449 UCR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F449 UCR, 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 F449 UCR registered?

F449 UCR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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