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J938 BAL

1992 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,928 mi
Last recorded109,928 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 560132,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ938 BAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 109,928 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 109,666 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 109,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 109,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 109,539 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 109,512 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 108,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 105,769 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 105,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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J938 BAL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 132,887 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 J938 BAL, 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 34 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 J938 BAL registered?

J938 BAL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 28 April 1992.

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