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H160 CMU

1991 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,328 mi
Last recorded109,328 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 560118,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH160 CMU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 109,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 105,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower balljoint dust cover

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover

Offside Front Lower balljoint dust cover

Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,237 miles

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,657 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,689 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 100,689 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 100,532 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 100,532 miles

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 100,325 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 99,304 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,703 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 98,703 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 96,974 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 96,819 miles

center exhaust and rear slight deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2012 95,962 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 95,390 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 95,065 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 94,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 94,235 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 93,882 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 93,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 90,772 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 88,376 miles

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

rear shock feed pipes joints coroded

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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H160 CMU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H160 CMU, 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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What year was H160 CMU registered?

H160 CMU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 6 February 1991.

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