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F35 TDE

1988 Mercedes-benz 560

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

266,751 mi
Last recorded266,751 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 560129,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF35 TDE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 266,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 265,267 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 265,367 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 262,786 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 262,760 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 259,219 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 256,164 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 251,756 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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F35 TDE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 129,262 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 F35 TDE, 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 38 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 F35 TDE registered?

F35 TDE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 8 December 1988.

Is F35 TDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F35 TDE 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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