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F207 RYO

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,164 mi
Last recorded137,164 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF207 RYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 137,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 137,164 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 136,519 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 135,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 135,327 miles

slight play in the n/s steering rod inner ball joint

Pass 7 Sep 2021 134,726 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 134,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 133,777 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 133,182 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 131,664 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 130,818 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 129,727 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm bush worn (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 129,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm bush worn (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 128,005 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 126,887 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 126,667 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 126,188 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 126,188 miles

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

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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F207 RYO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F207 RYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F207 RYO registered?

F207 RYO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F207 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F207 RYO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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