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H160 WRB

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Red Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,712 mi
Last recorded131,712 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH160 WRB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 131,712 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 131,695 miles

Front ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 131,689 miles

ARCH SLIGHT RUST

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 131,670 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 131,448 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 131,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine oil cooler leaking on to offside hub area

Fail 5 Dec 2008 131,430 miles

Centre Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine oil cooler leaking on to offside hub area

Pass 19 Mar 2007 127,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 127,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 WRB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Red with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 127,146 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 WRB, 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 36 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 WRB registered?

H160 WRB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 13 September 1990.

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