1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 5.5L Petrol · 89 CP
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 (5.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1987. Recorded mileage 73,070 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 560
- Year / Origin
- 1987
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
89 CP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 73,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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89 CP Mileage History
- 15/10/200866,938 mi
- 18/10/200866,940 mi+2 mi
- 26/01/201068,452 mi+1,512 mi
- 30/11/201169,653 mi+1,201 mi
- 08/11/201270,468 mi+815 mi
- 07/11/201371,280 mi+812 mi
- 08/11/201371,283 mi+3 mi
- 14/11/201471,388 mi+105 mi
- 24/11/201571,414 mi+26 mi
- 25/11/201571,421 mi+7 mi
- 22/12/201671,496 mi+75 mi
- 23/12/201671,497 mi+1 mi
- 12/10/201771,526 mi+29 mi
- 16/11/201871,829 mi+303 mi
- 11/11/201971,968 mi+139 mi
- 21/11/202072,156 mi+188 mi
- 02/12/202072,162 mi+6 mi
- 30/11/202172,304 mi+142 mi
- 30/11/202172,305 mi+1 mi
- 18/05/202372,896 mi+591 mi
- 29/05/202472,984 mi+88 mi
- 04/06/202472,984 mi
- 02/06/202573,060 mi+76 mi
- 11/06/202673,070 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 347 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
89 CP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 (89 CP) between October 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”.
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