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F870 KGT

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,129 mi
Last recorded132,129 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF870 KGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 132,129 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 132,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 131,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 131,665 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 131,079 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 130,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 130,080 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 127,968 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

nsf floor corrision

Pass 10 Jan 2009 126,792 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

nsf floor corrision

nsr tyre side wall damage

Pass 4 Jan 2008 125,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 124,156 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 122,971 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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F870 KGT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F870 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 F870 KGT registered?

F870 KGT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F870 KGT safe to buy?

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