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D382 MFU

1986 Mercedes-benz 560

Red Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

131,889 mi
Last recorded131,889 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 560116,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD382 MFU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2009 131,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2008 130,139 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2008 130,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2007 128,903 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 128,861 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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D382 MFU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560 in Red with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D382 MFU, 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 D382 MFU registered?

D382 MFU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 21 August 1986.

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