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K181 MGW

1992 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,229 mi
Last recorded174,229 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 560132,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 174,229 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 174,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 May 2016 167,162 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 167,162 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 158,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 158,432 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2014 147,224 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 147,224 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 May 2013 137,316 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 137,316 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 133,320 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 132,923 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 132,851 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 132,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2009 131,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r suspension pipe excessively corroded and leaking - not detrimental to suspension operation

propshaft rear coupling split

Fail 7 May 2009 131,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r suspension pipe excessively corroded and leaking - not detrimental to suspension operation

propshaft rear coupling split

Fail 8 Nov 2008 131,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 129,503 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 122,560 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 116,246 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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K181 MGW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 132,887 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 K181 MGW, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 560 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K181 MGW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 4 December 1992.

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