1989 Mercedes 560 5.5L Petrol · TAD 3
1989 Mercedes 560 (5.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1989. Recorded mileage 142,520 miles. MOT valid until 20/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 560
- Year / Origin
- 1989
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 5547cc
TAD 3 Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 142,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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TAD 3 Mileage History
- 21/06/200693,442 mi
- 07/06/200797,448 mi+4,006 mi
- 09/06/2008103,276 mi+5,828 mi
- 07/06/2010114,558 mi+11,282 mi
- 02/06/2011120,813 mi+6,255 mi
- 20/06/2011120,853 mi+40 mi
- 29/06/2012131,572 mi+10,719 mi
- 28/06/2013132,250 mi+678 mi
- 30/06/2014134,273 mi+2,023 mi
- 30/06/2014134,273 mi
- 27/06/2015139,487 mi+5,214 mi
- 27/06/2015139,487 mi
- 25/07/2018139,893 mi+406 mi
- 06/08/2019141,317 mi+1,424 mi
- 12/08/2020142,148 mi+831 mi
- 12/08/2020142,148 mi
- 22/08/2026142,520 mi+372 mi
Average of roughly 2,433 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
TAD 3 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes 560 (TAD 3) between June 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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