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G554 WKE

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,663 mi
Last recorded112,663 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG554 WKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 112,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 112,487 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 112,334 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 111,715 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,805 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock cover deteriorated (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock cover deteriorated (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,157 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 108,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,307 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 106,307 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 103,032 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 103,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 98,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2011 97,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 97,318 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2008 96,896 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 95,730 miles

both rear tyres getting low 3to4mm

slight play in steering joints

Pass 15 Jun 2006 95,163 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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G554 WKE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black 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 G554 WKE, 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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G554 WKE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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