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JUI 3009

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

212,381 mi
Last recorded212,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUI 3009
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 212,381 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 211,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 211,561 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 211,561 miles

Body component insecure horn (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 211,036 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 211,036 miles

various corrosion around front end

Pass 24 Apr 2019 210,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 210,476 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements too quiet (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 210,357 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 3 Apr 2018 210,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2017 207,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 207,635 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 205,917 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Feb 2016 205,917 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door trim (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jan 2015 204,834 miles

diff pinion seal leaking

front section of exhaust quite corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear suspension components corroded in general

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 203,236 miles

all rear suspension bushes age cracked

rear brake hose slightly cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2012 202,191 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 201,451 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 201,432 miles

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

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

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 199,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 199,600 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 199,566 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 196,412 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 196,412 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 193,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 193,367 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front 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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JUI 3009 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 JUI 3009, 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 JUI 3009 registered?

JUI 3009 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is JUI 3009 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUI 3009 shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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