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Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL

Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 5,547 cc

F5 SXTMOT history

F5 SXT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL first used on 21 Mar 1989. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,652 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 SXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
560 SEL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,547 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
21 Mar 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 SXT was last recorded at 136,652 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,045 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,607 miles
Average per year
2,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,652 miles
  • 2025 – 135,045 miles
  • 2024 – 133,794 miles
  • 2023 – 132,000 miles
  • 2022 – 126,908 miles
  • 2016 – 126,504 miles
  • 2015 – 125,428 miles
  • 2014 – 122,030 miles
  • 2013 – 118,417 miles
  • 2012 – 115,505 miles
  • 2011 – 110,988 miles
  • 2010 – 107,183 miles
  • 2009 – 102,001 miles
  • 2008 – 98,125 miles
  • 2007 – 94,301 miles
  • 2006 – 89,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,652 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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis runner by tie bar rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,652 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,652 miles
    Test number
    590759775716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,045 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,045 miles
    Test number
    998258379877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,794 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,794 miles
    Test number
    864711869600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,000 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,000 miles
    Test number
    109294123205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,908 miles
    Test number
    858715676355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,908 miles (+404)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,908 miles
    Test number
    509471380663
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass126,504 miles (+1,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,504 miles
    Test number
    571570083525
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass125,428 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    125,428 miles
    Test number
    217027657306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis runner by tie bar rear mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner treads (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to both outer sill panals

  9. Fail125,367 miles (+3,337)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,367 miles
    Test number
    887608063785
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis runner by tie bar rear mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner treads (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to both outer sill panals

  10. Pass122,030 miles (+3,613)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,030 miles
    Test number
    125048904306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCovers fitted to both outer walls
    • NoteO/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads
    • NoteO/sr tyre has a slight bulge on outer wall

  11. Pass118,417 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    118,417 miles
    Test number
    857945113373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills
    • NoteO/sf & n/sf tyres are both wearing on inner treads

  12. Fail118,416 miles (+2,911)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,416 miles
    Test number
    797661213321
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills
    • NoteO/sf & n/sf tyres are both wearing on inner treads

  13. Pass115,505 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    115,505 miles
    Test number
    629531222334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Fail115,505 miles (+4,517)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,505 miles
    Test number
    976579812307
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass110,988 miles (+3,805)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    110,988 miles
    Test number
    645960221331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills
    • NoteN/sr tyre split on inner treads

  16. Pass107,183 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    107,183 miles
    Test number
    702400730382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills
    • NoteN/sr tyre split on both walls
    • NoteO/sr tyre worn smooth on inner treads

  17. Fail107,180 miles (+5,179)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,180 miles
    Test number
    482180530436
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills
    • NoteN/sr tyre split on both walls
    • NoteO/sr tyre worn smooth on inner treads

  18. Pass102,001 miles (+3,876)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    102,001 miles
    Test number
    824733119336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner treads
    • NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills

  19. Pass98,125 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    98,125 miles
    Test number
    723618418356
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOuter sills covered

  20. Fail98,125 miles (+3,824)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,125 miles
    Test number
    591438718396
    • FailureCentre Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOuter sills covered

  21. Pass94,301 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    94,301 miles
    Test number
    744693217344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail94,293 miles (+4,677)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,293 miles
    Test number
    550761617369
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass89,616 miles (+2,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    89,616 miles
    Test number
    594896826304
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass86,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    86,904 miles
    Test number
    704508036056
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about F5 SXT

Does F5 SXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 SXT is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 SXT?
The MOT on F5 SXT is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 SXT done?
F5 SXT was recorded at 136,652 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 2,422 miles a year.
Has F5 SXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 SXT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on F5 SXT 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 F5 SXT find?
F5 SXT passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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