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F835 KGT

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,515 mi
Last recorded207,515 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF835 KGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 207,515 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 204,482 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 199,634 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 194,844 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 183,608 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 189,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 183,608 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 183,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F835 KGT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F835 KGT, 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 F835 KGT registered?

F835 KGT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F835 KGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F835 KGT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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