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H171 UUJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,419 mi
Last recorded180,419 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH171 UUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 180,419 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 180,177 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 180,151 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 179,753 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 178,173 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 175,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 171,121 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 167,523 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 165,727 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 164,582 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 162,984 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 161,371 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 160,035 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 160,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 158,117 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 155,894 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 152,600 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing,slight roughness evident

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 152,597 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside front wheel bearing,slight roughness evident

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 147,472 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 136,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 123,971 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2006 109,484 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 109,484 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 109,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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H171 UUJ is a 1990 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 87.5%.

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 H171 UUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H171 UUJ?

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What year was H171 UUJ registered?

H171 UUJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 22 November 1990.

Is H171 UUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H171 UUJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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