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H566 NEY

1991 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

250,001 mi
Last recorded250,001 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 560118,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH566 NEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 250,001 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 243,572 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 241,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear jacking points corroded.

Sill covers fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 241,425 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear jacking points corroded.

Sill covers fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 239,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 236,351 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 227,872 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 227,821 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 212,265 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 197,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 197,027 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 183,569 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 163,959 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 146,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 114,350 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 113,457 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 112,625 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing.

fuel filler cap seal cracking.

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing.

rear sections of fuel lines corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 110,095 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 110,095 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs becoming worn.

front brake pads 90% worn.

nearside front fog light not working.

rear brake discs becoming scored.

slight leak on steering box.

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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H566 NEY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H566 NEY, 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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H566 NEY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 15 January 1991.

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