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Mercedes-Benz 560

Red · Petrol · 1987 · 5,547 cc

HEC 126MOT history

HEC 126 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 560 first used on 21 Aug 1987. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
140,072 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
HEC 126
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
560
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,547 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
21 Aug 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

HEC 126 was last recorded at 140,072 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,944 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,072 miles
  • 2025 – 139,944 miles
  • 2023 – 139,447 miles
  • 2022 – 139,231 miles
  • 2021 – 139,180 miles
  • 2020 – 139,012 miles
  • 2018 – 138,810 miles
  • 2017 – 138,166 miles
  • 2016 – 137,484 miles
  • 2015 – 136,464 miles
  • 2014 – 135,828 miles
  • 2013 – 133,383 miles
  • 2011 – 132,442 miles
  • 2010 – 131,293 miles
  • 2009 – 129,671 miles
  • 2008 – 129,110 miles
  • 2007 – 128,017 miles
  • 2006 – 126,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,072 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.

  • Unable to assess rear inner brake pad offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,072 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    140,072 miles
    Test number
    447103172412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,944 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,944 miles
    Test number
    777411200007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,447 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,447 miles
    Test number
    649175067513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,231 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,231 miles
    Test number
    126585689413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    139,180 miles
    Test number
    975741074217
    • AdvisoryUnable to assess rear inner brake pad offside and nearside

  6. Fail139,180 miles (+168)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,180 miles
    Test number
    444861415957
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to assess rear inner brake pad offside and nearside

  7. Pass139,012 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    139,012 miles
    Test number
    360917695233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,810 miles (+644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,810 miles
    Test number
    615813641027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass138,166 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    138,166 miles
    Test number
    384559604231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    137,484 miles
    Test number
    790638613049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,484 miles (+1,020)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,484 miles
    Test number
    906449330280
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass136,464 miles (+636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    136,464 miles
    Test number
    429597265193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass135,828 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    135,828 miles
    Test number
    207468164499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,383 miles (+941)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    133,383 miles
    Test number
    196026373159
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront flex pipes clamps slighty corroded n/s@ o/s

  15. Pass132,442 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    132,442 miles
    Test number
    648484211200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,293 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    131,293 miles
    Test number
    280617990152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,671 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    129,671 miles
    Test number
    342025809292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    129,110 miles
    Test number
    772508408221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail129,110 miles (+1,093)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,110 miles
    Test number
    393546308427
    • DangerousNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass128,017 miles (+1,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    128,017 miles
    Test number
    284272697115
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass126,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    126,119 miles
    Test number
    341407206216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about HEC 126

What vehicle is registration HEC 126 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show HEC 126 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 560 first used on 21 Aug 1987. 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 HEC 126 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on HEC 126 is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on HEC 126?
The MOT on HEC 126 is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has HEC 126 done?
HEC 126 was recorded at 140,072 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 701 miles a year.
Has HEC 126 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. HEC 126 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on HEC 126 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 HEC 126 find?
HEC 126 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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