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PIB 4702

1991 Mercedes-benz 560

Green Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,936 mi
Last recorded142,936 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 560118,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIB 4702
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 142,936 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 142,696 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 142,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 141,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 139,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 138,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 138,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 136,042 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 132,753 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 132,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 119,992 miles

rear steel brake pipes from tee piece and nearby hydraulic pipes deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2014 112,871 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 112,870 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 109,325 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to metal fuel pipes

foglight switch condition

Fail 27 Oct 2011 109,325 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to metal fuel pipes

Pass 6 Oct 2010 107,734 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 106,172 miles

rear brake pies are starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2008 106,038 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 106,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 105,197 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 104,609 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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PIB 4702 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560 in Green with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PIB 4702, 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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What year was PIB 4702 registered?

PIB 4702 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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