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F614 EMW

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Green Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

148,265 mi
Last recorded148,265 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF614 EMW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 148,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 148,215 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 147,959 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 147,957 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 147,751 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 147,624 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 147,308 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 147,118 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 146,818 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 146,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 146,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 145,711 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 145,548 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 145,437 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 144,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 142,547 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 141,203 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 139,768 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 138,263 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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F614 EMW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Green with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F614 EMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F614 EMW registered?

F614 EMW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F614 EMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F614 EMW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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