1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 5.5L Petrol · F376 JUE
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 (5.5L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 180,564 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 560
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F376 JUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 180,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F376 JUE Mileage History
- 24/05/2024177,229 mi
- 04/06/2025180,114 mi+2,885 mi
- 04/06/2025180,114 mi
- 08/07/2026180,562 mi+448 mi
- 10/07/2026180,564 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,568 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F376 JUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 (F376 JUE) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across chassis (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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