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G568 VUW

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,542 mi
Last recorded106,542 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG568 VUW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 106,542 miles

Advise brake pipes corroded

Advise misting of oil on front shock absorbers

Advise misting of oil on rear shock absorbers

Advise movement in nearside front steering idler borderline

Advise nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Advise offside front brake pipe corroded borderline

Advise oil leak on engine and gearbox

Advise rear discs corroded

Advise underbody corrosion started on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2006 106,127 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f/tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2005 101,886 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 101,886 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

suspension pipes correded

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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G568 VUW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G568 VUW, 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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G568 VUW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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