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G158 VUV

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

White Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,394 mi
Last recorded108,394 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 VUV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 108,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 108,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 107,355 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 107,355 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G158 VUV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in White with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G158 VUV, 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 G158 VUV registered?

G158 VUV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G158 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G158 VUV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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