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G658 ABY

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,119 mi
Last recorded126,119 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG658 ABY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 126,119 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil leak rear axle

Pass 10 Dec 2024 124,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 123,356 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 121,293 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 120,152 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 118,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 117,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 114,997 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 112,018 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,913 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 19 Mar 2015 110,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2007 108,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 108,242 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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G658 ABY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G658 ABY, 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 G658 ABY registered?

G658 ABY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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