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G459 VHV

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,134 mi
Last recorded133,134 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG459 VHV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 133,134 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 133,132 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 133,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 133,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 133,067 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 132,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 132,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 132,306 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 132,306 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from fuel pump area at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 132,175 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 131,699 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 131,699 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 131,652 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 131,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 131,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 131,471 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 131,417 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 131,413 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 130,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 130,706 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 130,166 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 129,272 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 125,785 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 121,129 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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G459 VHV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G459 VHV, 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 G459 VHV registered?

G459 VHV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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