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F649 FKN

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Green Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,075 mi
Last recorded134,075 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF649 FKN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 134,075 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 133,548 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 133,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 131,997 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 131,997 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 131,313 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 128,011 miles

steering idler arm slight free play

Pass 23 Jun 2006 123,901 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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F649 FKN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Green 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 F649 FKN, 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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F649 FKN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 25 January 1989.

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