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25 KSC

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Grey Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

145,911 mi
Last recorded145,911 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 KSC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 145,911 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2024 139,663 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 138,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 135,999 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 133,934 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 131,246 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 128,456 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 127,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 124,714 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 122,726 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 122,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 121,035 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 120,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 120,270 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 118,912 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 116,716 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 113,725 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 110,498 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

side light worn

Pass 6 Jan 2007 110,161 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 108,101 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 108,101 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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25 KSC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Grey with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 127,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 25 KSC, 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 36 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 25 KSC registered?

25 KSC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is 25 KSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 25 KSC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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