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H101 GRT

1991 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

17,310 mi
Last recorded17,310 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 560118,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH101 GRT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 17,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 16,642 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 16,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount housing cracked front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 15,829 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 14,095 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 14,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 10,516 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 6,670 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 6,077 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 4,031 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 3,741 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 3,616 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 153,576 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 149,569 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 149,569 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 140,432 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 140,432 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 131,108 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 131,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H101 GRT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 118,138 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 H101 GRT, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 560 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H101 GRT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 5 June 1991.

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