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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz 560sec

2 vehicles · 4 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mercedes-benz 560sec vehicles and 4 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 560sec has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 100,502 miles.

2
Vehicles
4
MOT tests
2.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz 560sec problem areas

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

  • Lamps & electrical55%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Other9%
  • Visibility9%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Mercedes-benz 560sec MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
  2. Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  3. Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside kick up to right (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit engine bay (4.11 (c) (ii)) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  6. Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  7. Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch nearside and offside (1 times)
  8. Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Side repeater missing nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  11. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz 560sec pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1990 1 3 67% 86,176
1987 1 1 100% 114,829

Mercedes-benz 560sec reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mercedes-benz 560sec vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 560sec MOT issues are: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)); Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii)); Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside kick up to right (4.1.2 (c)).

The typical Mercedes-benz 560sec in our data has covered around 100,502 miles.

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