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MBZ 8867

1986 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,003 mi
Last recorded110,003 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 560116,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 8867
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 110,003 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 110,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 109,660 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 109,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 107,800 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 107,488 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 May 2008 107,488 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 105,874 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Sep 2006 105,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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MBZ 8867 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 116,191 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 MBZ 8867, 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 40 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 MBZ 8867 registered?

MBZ 8867 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is MBZ 8867 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 8867 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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