Mercedes-Benz 560
From 414 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing and or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 10 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 10 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 9 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 3 |
Typical mileage
Half of all 560s tested had between 81,674 and 131,733 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 100,242 median miles, the 560 has 0.009 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz 560 MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz 560 has a 90.6% MOT pass rate based on 414 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz 560?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz 560 is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz 560 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz 560 is 100,242 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 81,674 and 131,733 miles.
Buying a used 560?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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