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J583 PSD

1991 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,417 mi
Last recorded139,417 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 560118,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ583 PSD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 139,417 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 138,628 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 138,021 miles

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

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

play in steering arms

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2020 138,021 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

play in steering arms

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2020 138,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

age related corroded to underside of vehicle

play in steering arms

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 137,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

play in steering arms

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 137,302 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front section of exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 135,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 134,674 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2014 134,674 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 133,195 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

play in steeering box

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 133,195 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

play in steeering box

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 132,629 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 131,493 miles

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

brake pipes heavily greased

play in steering idler

suspension pipes badly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 130,670 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 129,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 129,004 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 126,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 124,887 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 124,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 120,156 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 116,431 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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J583 PSD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J583 PSD, 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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J583 PSD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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