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CAZ 1936

1987 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

166,110 mi
Last recorded166,110 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 560105,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 1936
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 166,110 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 166,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/wheel arch corroded & previous repair corroded again (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) more than 75mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 165,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 165,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges and heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2022 165,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges and heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 165,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 165,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 164,776 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 164,776 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 164,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 164,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 164,678 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill As Marked Next To Subframe Mount. (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Both Suspension Coil Springs Corroded

Fuel Filter Metal Pipes Corroded

General Under Body Corrosion

Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch Has Some Corrosion

Offside Front Metal Brake Pipe Has Minor Corrosion

Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Frayed

Offside Rear Brake Flexible Hose Starting To Deteriorate & Metal Ends Corroded

Oil Leaks

Outer Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Rear Both Suspension Coil Springs Corroded

Rear Both Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded

Some Play In Steering System

Pass 16 Nov 2016 164,671 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Nov 2016 164,667 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Nov 2015 164,663 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 164,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Dec 2014 163,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre close to wear bars

underside corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 163,839 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre close to wear bars

underside corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 161,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

offside front rear subframe mounting heavily corroded

rear differential oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 161,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front steel brake pipe corroded

offside front subframe mouting piont heavily corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks

rear diff leaking

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2012 157,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear coil springs corroded

plastic body sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 154,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic outer sill covers fitted

play in the steering mechanism

rear differential oil leak from the nearside driveshaft oil seal

unable to clearly view the front or rear brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 26 Jan 2010 152,425 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot damp

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing, tread also wearing on both edges, heavily on the inside edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

play in the steering mechanism

rear differential oil leak

rubber exhaust hangers perishing

unable to clearly view the front or rear brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 13 Feb 2009 146,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer rubber hangars becoming heavily perished

slight play in the steering mechanism

steering box damp

unable to clearly view all of the front to rear rigid metal brake pipes

unable to clearly view the front or rear brake pads

water leak into the boot

Fail 11 Feb 2009 146,044 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust silencer rubber hangars becoming heavily perished

slight play in the steering mechanism

steering box damp

unable to clearly view all of the front to rear rigid metal brake pipes

unable to clearly view the front or rear brake pads

water leak into the boot

Fail 20 Apr 2007 142,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear inner wheel arches heavily undersealed

nearside front inner wheel arch heavily undersealed

nearside front tyre on legal limit

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2007 142,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear inner wheel arches heavily undersealed

nearside front inner wheel arch heavily undersealed

nearside front tyre on legal limit

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Feb 2007 142,317 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion over rear chassis box sections

nearside rear inner sill becoming quite corroded

offside front tyre perishing

plastic outer sill covers fitted

play in steering mechanism

rear differential oil leak

rear registration plate discolouring

unable to clearly view the front brake pads in order to accertain the level of wear

Pass 17 Feb 2006 137,974 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 137,974 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Advise: bodywork around rear suspension components becoming heavily corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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CAZ 1936 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 105,270 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 CAZ 1936, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 560 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CAZ 1936 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 27 February 1987.

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