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560 SAJ

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,971 mi
Last recorded94,971 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration560 SAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 94,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 93,999 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 92,701 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 91,739 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 89,943 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 89,501 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,498 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 89,498 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 89,276 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 89,276 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 87,911 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 87,356 miles

corrosion on nearside front wing

Pass 22 May 2008 84,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 82,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 80,518 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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560 SAJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 131,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 560 SAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 560 SAJ registered?

560 SAJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is 560 SAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 560 SAJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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