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A560 SEC

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

White Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

56,468 mi
Last recorded56,468 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA560 SEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 56,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2024 55,827 miles

slight corrosion to chassis,o\s\f rear subframe mounting

Pass 14 Sep 2023 55,606 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 54,425 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 54,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 52,968 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 50,618 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 50,617 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,704 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 49,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,248 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside front chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,756 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,888 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 46,887 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 46,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,483 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,056 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,287 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,045 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 28,045 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,992 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 23,992 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,387 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,643 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 15,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,514 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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A560 SEC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in White with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 127,146 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 A560 SEC, 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 36 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 A560 SEC registered?

A560 SEC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 30 May 1990.

Is A560 SEC safe to buy?

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