1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 5.5L Petrol · D331 JJD
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 (5.5L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 138,100 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 560
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
D331 JJD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2024
- 138,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D331 JJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 (D331 JJD) between October 2024 and October 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (D331 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as D331JJD.
CITROEN
2CV
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
AUSTIN
MAESTRO
VOLKSWAGEN
LT
ROVER
3500
AUDI
A5
AUSTIN
MINI PICCADILLY
HONDA
CG125
KAWASAKI
GPZ600R
FORD
FIESTA
ROBIN HOOD
ZERO
SUZUKI
SJ413
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.