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E230 KYR

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Red Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,693 mi
Last recorded65,693 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE230 KYR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 65,693 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 65,682 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 65,666 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,617 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,242 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 64,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 64,045 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,789 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,727 miles

Offside Rear slight bind to brake

Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,683 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,624 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 63,624 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,191 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,083 miles

track/tie bar rod ball joint grease

Fail 19 Oct 2012 63,082 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,002 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,877 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,771 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,021 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 61,690 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 60,854 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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E230 KYR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Red with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E230 KYR, 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 E230 KYR registered?

E230 KYR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E230 KYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E230 KYR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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