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D1 UCT

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

White Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,772 mi
Last recorded62,772 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 UCT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 62,772 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 62,675 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 62,675 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 62,568 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 62,568 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,334 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,298 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 61,298 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,972 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,483 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 58,180 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 57,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 54,678 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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D1 UCT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in White with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D1 UCT, 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 D1 UCT registered?

D1 UCT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is D1 UCT safe to buy?

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