MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,071 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
fluid leak front ns
play in nsf sterring ideler
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
fluid leak front ns
play in nsf sterring ideler
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?
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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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