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F472 LTM

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,380 mi
Last recorded68,380 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF472 LTM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 68,380 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 68,325 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 68,325 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,321 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 68,318 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,318 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2008 68,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corosion to under body /parts

Pass 17 Oct 2007 67,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 65,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 65,144 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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F472 LTM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F472 LTM, 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 F472 LTM registered?

F472 LTM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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