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Mercedes 560

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 94 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

98%

Total Tests

94

Best Year

1990 (98%)

Years Covered

1

About the Mercedes 560

The Mercedes 560 has been tested 94 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (1990 to 1990), with an average pass rate of 98%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1990 model is the most reliable with a 98% pass rate from 94 tests. The 1990 model has the lowest at 98%. With just a 0 point spread, the 560 is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the 560 performs 11 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mercedes range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 5547cc)
£1,592
Road Tax
£760
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,607
Per month£217/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1990 details

How reliable is the Mercedes 560?

vs national average+16% (82% avg)
vs Mercedes brand average+11% (87% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Mercedes 560 by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199098%94108,163 mi

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