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H563 GRX

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Grey Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

123,083 mi
Last recorded123,083 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH563 GRX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 123,083 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 122,813 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 122,553 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 121,993 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 121,730 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 121,496 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 120,917 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 120,647 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 119,638 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 May 2017 119,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 117,523 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 117,523 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 105,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,856 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,946 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,497 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,059 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,297 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 79,297 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,658 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,799 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 77,799 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 76,745 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 76,745 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 74,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 72,392 miles

brake pad warning light comes on when brakes applied

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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H563 GRX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Grey with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 H563 GRX, 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 H563 GRX registered?

H563 GRX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H563 GRX safe to buy?

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