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F277 UPC

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,279 mi
Last recorded134,279 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 UPC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 134,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 134,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 133,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 133,045 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 132,524 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 132,033 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 131,445 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 130,233 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 129,263 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 123,610 miles

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

all brake pipes heavily undersealed

heavy engine oil leak

heavy gearbox oil leak

underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2015 123,586 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

all brake pipes heavily undersealed

heavy engine oil leak

heavy gearbox oil leak

underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2014 119,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 119,108 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 119,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

diff oil leak rear

Fail 2 Jun 2013 118,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 117,710 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 117,710 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2011 116,720 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 116,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 114,659 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres and o/s rear tyre worn on inside edges

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 10 Aug 2010 114,639 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres and o/s rear tyre worn on inside edges

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 111,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 109,225 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 109,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 107,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 105,806 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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F277 UPC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 F277 UPC, 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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F277 UPC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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