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BCL 313

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,041 mi
Last recorded93,041 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCL 313
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 93,041 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 91,660 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 90,988 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 90,823 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,605 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 85,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 85,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 83,881 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 82,716 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,448 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 80,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,404 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 75,654 miles

exhaust rubbers slightly cracking.slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,035 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,091 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 68,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,910 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 63,302 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,457 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 53,863 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 49,715 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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BCL 313 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BCL 313, 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 BCL 313 registered?

BCL 313 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 14 December 1990.

Is BCL 313 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCL 313 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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