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D480 UUJ

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,086 mi
Last recorded148,086 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD480 UUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 148,086 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 146,558 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 146,540 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 146,538 miles

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.

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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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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