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C126 GSH

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Grey Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,439 mi
Last recorded143,439 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC126 GSH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 143,439 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 143,129 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 142,943 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 142,344 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 142,338 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 142,337 miles

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 142,336 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hose and brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2015 141,601 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 141,601 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 141,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

small play in nearside idle box (steering)

Pass 9 May 2009 139,021 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 139,021 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2008 136,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 133,053 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 130,115 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?

Based on 7,177 MOT tests across 824 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
969
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
824
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 242
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 182
brake binding 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 156
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
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C126 GSH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Grey with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 127,146 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 560 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 242 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C126 GSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 560 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 560 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C126 GSH registered?

C126 GSH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 26 January 1990.

Is C126 GSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C126 GSH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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