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888 SXD

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,194 mi
Last recorded100,194 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 SXD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 100,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Hydrolastic suspension fluid reservoir empty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel pump (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 100,173 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Hydrolastic suspension fluid reservoir empty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel pump (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 99,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe BOTH SIDES (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2020 99,627 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe BOTH SIDES (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 2 Jan 2015 99,308 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 99,308 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 99,304 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 99,304 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 98,197 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

creak on steering

Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,054 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 95,438 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 94,960 miles

slight corrosion front inner wings by suspension mounts

slight corrosion rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 23 Aug 2006 93,991 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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888 SXD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 888 SXD, 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 888 SXD registered?

888 SXD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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