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Mercedes-Benz 560

Black · Petrol · 1988 · 5,547 cc

70 YXVMOT history

70 YXV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 560 first used on 4 Oct 1988. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2025
Mileage
116,226 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
70 YXV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
560
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,547 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
4 Oct 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2025
Latest MOT test
14 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

70 YXV was last recorded at 116,226 miles on 14 May 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,225 miles · 7 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,226 miles
  • 2022 – 116,225 miles
  • 2021 – 116,221 miles
  • 2019 – 116,221 miles
  • 2018 – 116,221 miles
  • 2017 – 116,221 miles
  • 2012 – 88,819 miles
  • 2011 – 88,283 miles
  • 2010 – 82,969 miles
  • 2009 – 77,497 miles
  • 2008 – 77,068 miles
  • 2007 – 76,749 miles
  • 2006 – 76,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,226 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,226 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,226 miles
    Test number
    856887025656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,225 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,225 miles
    Test number
    597000076563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,221 miles
    Test number
    556611261012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,221 miles
    Test number
    596160190425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,221 miles
    Test number
    496302623999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,221 miles (+27,402)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,221 miles
    Test number
    578575813959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,819 miles (+536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    585863662223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass88,283 miles (+5,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,283 miles
    Test number
    296720351229
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail82,969 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,969 miles
    Test number
    153149860421
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass82,969 miles (+5,472)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,969 miles
    Test number
    640869160028
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass77,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,497 miles
    Test number
    464846569093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,497 miles (+429)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,497 miles
    Test number
    621555169095
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  13. Pass77,068 miles (+319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,068 miles
    Test number
    810707868036
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  14. Pass76,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    76,749 miles
    Test number
    124467267070
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  15. Fail76,749 miles (+445)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,749 miles
    Test number
    322497167045
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  16. Pass76,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,304 miles
    Test number
    444589466088
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about 70 YXV

What vehicle is registration 70 YXV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 70 YXV on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz 560 first used on 4 Oct 1988. 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 70 YXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 70 YXV expired on 13 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 70 YXV?
The MOT on 70 YXV expired on 13 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 70 YXV done?
70 YXV was recorded at 116,226 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2024, an average of 2,196 miles a year.
Has 70 YXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 70 YXV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2010.
Has the mileage on 70 YXV 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 70 YXV find?
70 YXV passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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