1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 5.5L Petrol · A56 SEC
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 (5.5L, petrol). First registered 29/08/1989. Recorded mileage 169,638 miles. MOT valid until 28/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 560
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,638 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
A56 SEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 169,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A56 SEC Mileage History
- 26/07/2024169,619 mi
- 09/07/2025169,624 mi+5 mi
- 11/07/2025169,624 mi
- 01/07/2026169,638 mi+14 mi
- 02/07/2026169,638 mi
Average of roughly 10 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A56 SEC 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 (A56 SEC) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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