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A12 PEC

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

White Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,732 mi
Last recorded122,732 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2025 122,732 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 122,194 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 121,241 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 121,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 119,905 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 119,358 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 119,336 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 119,031 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 118,705 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 116,334 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 115,813 miles

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

surface rust on nearside and offside front chassis rails.(near suspension mounts.)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 113,036 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 112,790 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 110,888 miles

offside front tyre tread worn low on inside.

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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A12 PEC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in White with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A12 PEC, 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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What year was A12 PEC registered?

A12 PEC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is A12 PEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 PEC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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