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395 CRO

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,535 mi
Last recorded108,535 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration395 CRO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 108,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2013 106,430 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 104,906 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 103,275 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 102,062 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 100,034 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 97,384 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 97,376 miles

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 2 May 2007 93,350 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 85,052 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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395 CRO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 395 CRO, 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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How do I check the history of 395 CRO?

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What year was 395 CRO registered?

395 CRO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is 395 CRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 395 CRO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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