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H492 VDT

1991 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,256 mi
Last recorded112,256 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 560118,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH492 VDT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2021 112,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 111,999 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 111,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,616 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 102,746 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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H492 VDT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 118,138 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 H492 VDT, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 560 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H492 VDT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 25 March 1991.

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