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G196 BJM

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Green Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,406 mi
Last recorded93,406 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG196 BJM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 93,406 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 92,321 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 92,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 90,440 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,769 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,406 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 81,345 miles

brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2014 81,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2014 81,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 80,308 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 80,308 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 79,989 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 79,738 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 78,447 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 77,891 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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G196 BJM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Green with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G196 BJM, 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 G196 BJM registered?

G196 BJM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G196 BJM safe to buy?

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