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D780 FYO

1986 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

156,110 mi
Last recorded156,110 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 560116,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD780 FYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2022 156,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 155,530 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 155,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 155,011 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 154,737 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 154,737 miles

Central Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 [marked yellow] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 152,662 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 152,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint rear mounting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting plate corroded (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 151,095 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f chassis slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 149,471 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 148,127 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 148,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 147,290 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 147,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 145,507 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 145,507 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 143,738 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 143,722 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 142,083 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 141,155 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2007 141,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2006 138,028 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 138,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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D780 FYO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 D780 FYO, 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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D780 FYO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 6 November 1986.

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