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F78 OTT

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,947 mi
Last recorded111,947 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF78 OTT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,549cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2017 111,947 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 109,598 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 109,140 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,029 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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F78 OTT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F78 OTT, 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 F78 OTT registered?

F78 OTT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F78 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F78 OTT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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