MOT Status
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148,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front sub frame offside and nearside rear rubber mounts worn
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front sub frame offside and nearside rear rubber mounts worn
rear silencer corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?
Based on 7,177 MOT tests across 824 vehicles.
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D480 UUJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 D480 UUJ, 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 D480 UUJ registered?
D480 UUJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 February 1987.
Is D480 UUJ safe to buy?
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