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SMR 1

1991 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,504 mi
Last recorded148,504 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 560118,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMR 1
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 148,504 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 148,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 147,161 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 144,975 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 144,020 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 144,020 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 135,635 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 135,635 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 114,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 94,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 94,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 83,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 79,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 70,843 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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SMR 1 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SMR 1, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SMR 1 registered?

SMR 1 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 17 April 1991.

Is SMR 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMR 1 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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