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H479 YYE

1991 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,233 mi
Last recorded128,233 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 560118,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH479 YYE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 128,233 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 128,232 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid break calipper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 120,086 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2014 118,705 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 117,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play nearside front wheel

surface corrosion on the offside rear metal brake pipe

Fail 14 Sep 2012 117,112 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play nearside front wheel

surface corrosion on the offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 14 Oct 2011 114,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sr tyre worn on inner treads

Fail 11 Oct 2011 113,903 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

covers fitted to both outer sills

o/sf and n/sr tyres are both worn on inner treads

Pass 5 Nov 2009 106,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

covers fitted to both outer sills

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Nov 2009 106,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

covers fitted to both outer sills

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Nov 2008 101,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 10 Nov 2008 101,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

covers fitted to both outer sills

noise from n/sf suspension

Pass 6 Nov 2007 97,956 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 95,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2006 95,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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H479 YYE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H479 YYE, 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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H479 YYE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 8 May 1991.

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