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D304 GAV

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

100,335 mi
Last recorded100,335 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD304 GAV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 100,335 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 99,393 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 97,846 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 97,527 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 97,175 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 96,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 95,517 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 94,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,535 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,389 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,871 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 91,871 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,370 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,763 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 88,884 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,232 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,095 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 85,084 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,639 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 81,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,970 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 78,966 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 78,966 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 77,011 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 77,011 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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D304 GAV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 105,270 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 D304 GAV, 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 39 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 D304 GAV registered?

D304 GAV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 9 June 1987.

Is D304 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D304 GAV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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