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F665 RJB

1989 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,209 mi
Last recorded82,209 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

RegistrationF665 RJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 82,209 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 81,579 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,105 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,627 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,049 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 80,049 miles

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

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 79,988 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,412 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 78,794 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,836 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,189 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 72,792 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,725 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,745 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,706 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,305 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,527 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 51,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 46,341 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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F665 RJB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 F665 RJB, 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 F665 RJB registered?

F665 RJB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F665 RJB safe to buy?

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