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G313 XNB

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

156,351 mi
Last recorded156,351 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG313 XNB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 156,351 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 156,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 156,327 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 156,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 156,320 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 156,303 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 156,301 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 156,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 156,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 156,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 155,932 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 155,707 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 155,259 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 155,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 154,866 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 154,784 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 154,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 154,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 154,727 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 154,667 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 154,624 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 154,575 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 154,566 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 154,566 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 154,105 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 147,799 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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G313 XNB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G313 XNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G313 XNB registered?

G313 XNB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G313 XNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G313 XNB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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