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E15 TRE

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,470 mi
Last recorded106,470 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 TRE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 106,470 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 105,890 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 105,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 104,650 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 100,077 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2007 91,733 miles

front brakes still rather tight

slight play in steering idler and steering box

Fail 19 Oct 2007 91,719 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in steering idler and steering box

Pass 8 Feb 2006 84,668 miles

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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E15 TRE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 124,128 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 E15 TRE, 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 37 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 E15 TRE registered?

E15 TRE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is E15 TRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E15 TRE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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