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G603 RFR

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,166 mi
Last recorded163,166 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG603 RFR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 163,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2011 157,447 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 156,043 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 155,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 154,326 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 154,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 148,596 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 148,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 139,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 139,644 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 125,528 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 125,528 miles

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

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

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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G603 RFR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 G603 RFR, 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 G603 RFR registered?

G603 RFR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 21 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G603 RFR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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