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BAN 55L

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,999 mi
Last recorded29,999 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAN 55L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 29,999 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 29,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 28,737 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear seam on the boot slightly rusty, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly rusty, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

Pass 22 Jul 2017 28,047 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 28,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2015 26,059 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,880 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,155 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2012 72,146 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2008 123,494 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

steering arms joints has slight play.

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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BAN 55L is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BAN 55L, 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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BAN 55L is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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