MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,830 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?
Based on 7,177 MOT tests across 824 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JIL 8728 is a 1988 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 40%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 129,262 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 JIL 8728, 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 38 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 JIL 8728 registered?
JIL 8728 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is JIL 8728 safe to buy?
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