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921 DUB

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,115 mi
Last recorded95,115 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration921 DUB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 95,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020
Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,907 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,265 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 90,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 83,460 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,016 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,674 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2012 75,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

power steering pipe bracket loose

Pass 25 Feb 2011 75,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 75,176 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 72,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

dif oil leak

front wipers just meet requirements

surface corrosion front & rear brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,847 miles

dif oil leak

front wipers just meet requirements

surface corrosion front & rear brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2007 72,258 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

dampness around power steering box no leaks found on test needs cleaning & further investigation

n/s/f exaust bracket partially broken but is still suporting systerm

o/s/r tyre border line pass nail in tyre also very close to limit.cracking to tyre no cords exposed at test needs replacing now

Fail 9 Jul 2007 72,258 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

dampness around power steering box no leaks found on test needs cleaning & further investigation

n/s/f exaust bracket partially broken but is still suporting systerm

o/s/r tyre border line pass nail in tyre also very close to limit.cracking to tyre no cords exposed at test needs replacing now

Pass 20 Dec 2005 69,492 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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921 DUB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue 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 921 DUB, 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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921 DUB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 29 June 1989.

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