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SAD 4M

1994 Mercedes-benz 560

White Petrol 6547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

196,662 mi
Last recorded196,662 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAD 4M
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,547cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 196,662 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 196,596 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 196,321 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 195,781 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 195,192 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 193,482 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 192,036 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 192,036 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 190,719 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 189,560 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 189,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 187,249 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 186,490 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 186,490 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 184,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 182,330 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 182,322 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 177,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 177,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 177,174 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 177,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 175,373 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 171,966 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?

Based on 7,177 MOT tests across 824 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
969
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
824
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 242
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 182
brake binding 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 156
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
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SAD 4M is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 560 in White with a 6,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 560 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 242 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAD 4M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 560 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 560 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAD 4M registered?

SAD 4M is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 21 April 1994.

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