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560 SE

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,451 mi
Last recorded51,451 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration560 SE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 51,451 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 51,408 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 51,408 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,580 miles

Offside front and nearside front hydraulic suspension unit mounting lower dust boots showing deterioration,but meeting test criteria

Offside front brake slight binding

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,343 miles

Both front hydraulic suspension units lower dust covers showing slight deterioration

Fuel cap seal slight perishing

Fuel pipe near filter showing slight corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2012 51,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,199 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 51,131 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 50,183 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,714 miles

Exhaust downpipes poor.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,383 miles

Downpipes, blowing slightly.

Fail 16 Jan 2008 48,370 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 46,473 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 46,442 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 45,174 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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560 SE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 127,629 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 560 SE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 560 SE registered?

560 SE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is 560 SE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 560 SE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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