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F451 RYW

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,508 mi
Last recorded122,508 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF451 RYW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 122,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 122,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 122,290 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 122,268 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 122,103 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 121,073 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 119,387 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 118,214 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 117,834 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 116,798 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 113,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 113,555 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 113,515 miles

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

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

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 111,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 111,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 108,768 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 108,768 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres have splits to both inner and outer walls and cracks down treads.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F451 RYW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 124,128 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F451 RYW, 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 F451 RYW registered?

F451 RYW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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