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J657 MRG

1991 Mercedes-benz 560

Red Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

173,200 mi
Last recorded173,200 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 560118,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ657 MRG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 173,200 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 173,200 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 173,216 miles

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

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 171,311 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 171,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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J657 MRG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560 in Red with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 J657 MRG, 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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J657 MRG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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