1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 5.5L Petrol · E852 DPC
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 (5.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 91,442 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 560
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E852 DPC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2024
- 91,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E852 DPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 (E852 DPC) between July 2024 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
E852 DPC Mileage History
- 19/07/202491,441 mi
- 27/07/202491,442 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 48 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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