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A4 SKR

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

311,983 mi
Last recorded311,983 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 SKR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 311,983 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 311,295 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All the tyres are slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 310,483 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 309,775 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 308,812 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 308,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 307,362 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 306,443 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 305,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 304,860 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration some blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 303,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 302,318 miles

Front Both tyres starting to perish with outer tread wear.

Oil leak.

Pass 11 May 2015 300,653 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r n/s/f bumper mounts corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 300,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r n/s/f bumper mounts corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 299,176 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 298,292 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 298,292 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 295,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 287,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 282,483 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 281,499 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 278,674 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 278,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 May 2007 276,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 276,254 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 270,241 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 270,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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A4 SKR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A4 SKR, 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 A4 SKR registered?

A4 SKR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A4 SKR safe to buy?

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