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F560 XVP

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Brown Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,140 mi
Last recorded98,140 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF560 XVP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,140 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 98,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,582 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,233 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,847 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 95,318 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 95,318 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 94,612 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 94,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 93,388 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 92,307 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 90,625 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 87,766 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 87,766 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 85,678 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

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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F560 XVP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Brown with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 129,262 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 F560 XVP, 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 38 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 F560 XVP registered?

F560 XVP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 12 August 1988.

Is F560 XVP safe to buy?

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