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F899 UBJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Grey Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,968 mi
Last recorded217,968 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF899 UBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2006 217,968 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 217,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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F899 UBJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Grey with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F899 UBJ, 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 F899 UBJ registered?

F899 UBJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F899 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F899 UBJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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