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7 XDH

1986 Mercedes-benz 560

Red Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,753 mi
Last recorded50,753 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 560116,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 XDH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 50,753 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 50,230 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 49,683 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 49,683 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 49,654 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,515 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 49,515 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 49,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 49,433 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,406 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jun 2015 49,406 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,333 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 49,273 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 49,118 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,975 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,434 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,117 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 47,740 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 47,328 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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7 XDH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560 in Red with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 7 XDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 7 XDH registered?

7 XDH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is 7 XDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 XDH shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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