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F376 JUE

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,564 mi
Last recorded180,564 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF376 JUE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 180,564 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 180,562 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 180,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2025 180,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 177,229 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 173,843 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 170,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 164,826 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 164,098 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 155,881 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 145,235 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 May 2018 145,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 136,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 122,179 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 122,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 121,432 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 120,343 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 118,696 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 118,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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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F376 JUE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F376 JUE, 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 F376 JUE registered?

F376 JUE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F376 JUE safe to buy?

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