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F575 RYM

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Green Lpg 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

109,930 mi
Last recorded109,930 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 560124,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF575 RYM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 109,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 109,930 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 109,924 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Suspension low (5.3.2 (d))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 107,130 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect low (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 107,130 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect low (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 105,578 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 105,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 103,404 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 100,534 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 97,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to centre on joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear hub bearing not tested due to brake binding

Rear suspension n/s o/s slightly low both rear shocks slight weak action

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 94,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to centre on joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear hub bearing not tested due to brake binding

Rear suspension n/s o/s slightly low both rear shocks slight weak action

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 87,937 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 87,937 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable link arm bent (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

tracking problem

Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,070 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,003 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 72,003 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midd (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midd (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 71,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 67,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2012 60,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 60,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,055 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 57,055 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,673 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Jul 2010 52,667 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 51,486 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Oct 2007 48,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front and n/s front brake ferrules starting to go rusty

o/s rear and n/s rear brake ferrules on hoses going rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,196 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 48,193 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 46,635 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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F575 RYM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Green with a 5,547cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 F575 RYM, 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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F575 RYM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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