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:
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Other127%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Mercedes-benz 560 sel pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
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:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (11 times)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (8 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (6 times)
- covers fitted to both outer sills (6 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (4 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- outer sills covered (2 times)
- Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- n/sr tyre split on both walls (2 times)
- o/sr tyre worn smooth on inner treads (2 times)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre (2 times)
Mercedes-benz 560 sel pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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