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H811 HPG

1991 Mercedes-benz 560

White Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

273,125 mi
Last recorded273,125 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 560118,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH811 HPG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 273,125 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 271,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 271,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 269,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted routed very close to road wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 269,337 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted routed very close to road wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 267,234 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 264,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 260,912 miles

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 May 2017 258,920 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing has play

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2016 252,298 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 249,720 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 242,622 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 241,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 241,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 233,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 228,510 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 228,510 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 223,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 223,667 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 216,870 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 216,868 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 216,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2008 211,974 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 205,005 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 205,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 193,714 miles

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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H811 HPG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560 in White with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H811 HPG, 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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H811 HPG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 18 January 1991.

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