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11 SXJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

White Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,071 mi
Last recorded116,071 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 SXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 116,071 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damp around steering box

surface rust on underside

Pass 10 Aug 2023 115,730 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively P.A.S and water pump belts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 115,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively P.A.S and water pump belts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 115,175 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive BOTH HOSES (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 115,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive BOTH HOSES (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,577 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 114,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 114,394 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arm bushes in front rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 110,969 miles

fluid leak front ns

play in nsf sterring ideler

Fail 22 Jun 2016 110,966 miles

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

fluid leak front ns

play in nsf sterring ideler

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 99,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 86,794 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil or fuild leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,288 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 82,558 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 77,592 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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11 SXJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in White with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 11 SXJ, 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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11 SXJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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