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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz 560 sel

1 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mercedes-benz 560 sel vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 560 sel has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 135,045 miles.

1
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
2,471
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz 560 sel problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 560 sel MOT tests:

  • Other127%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Lamps & electrical3%

Mercedes-benz 560 sel pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
172100%
18250%
19250%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz 560 sel MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 560 sel MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (11 times)
  2. Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (8 times)
  3. Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (6 times)
  4. covers fitted to both outer sills (6 times)
  5. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
  6. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (4 times)
  7. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  8. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  11. outer sills covered (2 times)
  12. Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  13. n/sr tyre split on both walls (2 times)
  14. o/sr tyre worn smooth on inner treads (2 times)
  15. Nail in nearside rear tyre (2 times)

Mercedes-benz 560 sel pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1989 1 23 70% 135,045

Mercedes-benz 560 sel reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mercedes-benz 560 sel vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 560 sel MOT issues are: Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a); Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a).

The typical Mercedes-benz 560 sel in our data has covered around 135,045 miles.

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