MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear hydraulic suspension pipes getting surface corroded
front to rear fuel lines are corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 560?
Based on 7,177 MOT tests across 824 vehicles.
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G231 VYM 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 76.9%.
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 G231 VYM, 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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G231 VYM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is G231 VYM safe to buy?
The MOT history for G231 VYM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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