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F465 OVK

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Grey Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,396 mi
Last recorded192,396 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF465 OVK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 192,396 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 192,396 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 188,531 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 188,529 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working and nearside front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort and nearside (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 188,262 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 174,763 miles

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

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

both frontsubframe mounting have corrosion

both frontwingscorroded

nearside rear tyre has chipped sidewall

wholefront suspension areacorroded

wholevehicle underbody corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2011 174,763 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

both frontsubframe mounting have corrosion

both frontwingscorroded

nearside rear tyre has chipped sidewall

wholefront suspension areacorroded

wholevehicle underbody corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2008 171,313 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 171,313 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 168,758 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 168,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 163,389 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 163,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 163,342 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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F465 OVK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Grey with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F465 OVK, 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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F465 OVK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 2 March 1989.

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