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Mercedes-Benz 560

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 5,547 cc

2 VETMOT history

2 VET is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 560 first used on 28 Sept 1989. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2023
Mileage
74,000 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 VET
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
560
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,547 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
28 Sept 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 VET was last recorded at 74,000 miles on 4 Jul 2022, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,986 miles · 8 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 74,000 miles
  • 2021 – 73,986 miles
  • 2019 – 73,873 miles
  • 2018 – 72,797 miles
  • 2016 – 71,841 miles
  • 2015 – 70,087 miles
  • 2014 – 68,933 miles
  • 2013 – 66,772 miles
  • 2012 – 64,207 miles
  • 2010 – 57,196 miles
  • 2009 – 53,732 miles
  • 2008 – 53,625 miles
  • 2007 – 52,936 miles
  • 2006 – 51,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,000 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from rear flexy hoses corroded to max limit please keep checked or renew (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively all brakes binding to max limit vehicle been parked up please keep checked or check out (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall cracks, please keep checked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear tyre outer side wall to tread starting to crack please keep checked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,000 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,000 miles
    Test number
    692777926926
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from rear flexy hoses corroded to max limit please keep checked or renew (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively all brakes binding to max limit vehicle been parked up please keep checked or check out (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass73,986 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,986 miles
    Test number
    790931129416
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes from flexy hoses corroded to max limit please keep checked or renew (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail73,984 miles (+111)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,984 miles
    Test number
    967065718681
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking please keep checked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread edge cracking please keep checked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexy hoses to t joint corroded to max limit please keep checked or renew (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass73,873 miles (+1,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,873 miles
    Test number
    794822571908
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear flexy hoses corroded please keep checked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are cracking on outer side wall very near to cords advise renew a s a p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass72,797 miles (+956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    266155844603
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s to flexy hoses please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres cracking outer side walls to treads please keep checked

  6. Pass71,841 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,841 miles
    Test number
    438761341179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has sidewall cracks, please keep checked.

  7. Fail71,840 miles (+996)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,840 miles
    Test number
    367932417921
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade missing Both front wipers missing. (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure Play from arm connected to idle box. (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has sidewall cracks, please keep checked.

  8. Pass70,844 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,844 miles
    Test number
    967995687592
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer side wall to tread starting to crack please keep checked

  9. Fail70,843 miles (+756)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,843 miles
    Test number
    573060688380
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer side wall to tread starting to crack please keep checked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box rubber o ring mountings badly split please keep checked

  10. Pass70,087 miles (+1,154)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,087 miles
    Test number
    745545105194
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth n/s and o/s front tyres inner and outer side walls to treads badly cracking very near to cords advise renew a s a p

  11. Pass68,933 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,933 miles
    Test number
    337221004196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,772 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,772 miles
    Test number
    945029473191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,712 miles (+2,505)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,712 miles
    Test number
    569443363104
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass64,207 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,207 miles
    Test number
    795158872165
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Fail64,164 miles (+6,968)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,164 miles
    Test number
    448972372105
    • FailureFluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureFluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

  16. Pass57,196 miles (+3,464)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,196 miles
    Test number
    372104220432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,732 miles
    Test number
    221019289424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,732 miles (+107)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,732 miles
    Test number
    220014289130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass53,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,625 miles
    Test number
    763997878112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,625 miles (+689)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,625 miles
    Test number
    291275978486
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  21. Pass52,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,936 miles
    Test number
    560913647142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,936 miles (+996)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,936 miles
    Test number
    381131647156
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake wear indicator light on

  23. Pass51,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,940 miles
    Test number
    591176956137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2 VET

What vehicle is registration 2 VET currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 VET on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 560 first used on 28 Sept 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2 VET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2 VET expired on 3 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2 VET?
The MOT on 2 VET expired on 3 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2 VET done?
2 VET was recorded at 74,000 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2022, an average of 1,372 miles a year.
Has 2 VET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 VET has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2021.
Has the mileage on 2 VET ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 2 VET find?
2 VET passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from rear flexy hoses corroded to max limit please keep checked or renew; service brake binding but not excessively all brakes binding to max limit vehicle been parked up please keep checked or check out.

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