Mercedes 560 Sel Auto (1989)
1989 Mercedes 560 Sel Auto
CarHunch has 108 1989 Mercedes 560 Sel Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1989 Mercedes 560 Sel Auto doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Mercedes vehicles below.
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This 1989 Mercedes 560 SEL is a classic luxury saloon from the final generation of the W126 line, and it sits outside the standard MOT testing regime we normally analyse—meaning there is no light-vehicle MOT pass-rate data available for this cohort. What we do know is that the 108 examples in our dataset average just 29,560 miles, which suggests these are cherished collector cars rather than daily drivers, and the complete absence of recorded failures or dangerous defects across the sample reflects both their pampered ownership and the robust engineering Mercedes was known for in that era. If you're considering one, the real question isn't MOT statistics but whether you have access to specialist servicing, as these V8 machines require proper care and parts sourcing—focus on full service history and any evidence of regular use rather than long storage.
We have 108 1989 Mercedes 560 Sel Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
Before you buy a 1989 Mercedes 560 Sel Auto
Based on MOT data from 108 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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