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J521 KSU

1992 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 560132,887 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ521 KSU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2005
Fail 9 Nov 2005 133,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J521 KSU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 132,887 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 J521 KSU, 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 34 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 J521 KSU registered?

J521 KSU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J521 KSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J521 KSU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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