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G178 VGG

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,355 mi
Last recorded155,355 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 VGG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 155,355 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 155,011 miles

front subframe mountings rusty

front wings rusty and holed

fuel pipes corrcded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 154,590 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 154,590 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 153,833 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 153,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 151,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2009 151,897 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2008 149,545 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 147,215 miles

both front tyres just legal

Fail 21 May 2007 147,215 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres just legal

Pass 27 Apr 2006 142,399 miles

exhaust very rusty and weak

front nearside subframe mounting damaged

Pass 4 May 2005 129,060 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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G178 VGG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G178 VGG, 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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G178 VGG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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