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G679 WRJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,736 mi
Last recorded201,736 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG679 WRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 201,736 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 201,736 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 201,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 201,706 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 201,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 199,459 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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G679 WRJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G679 WRJ, 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 G679 WRJ registered?

G679 WRJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 10 April 1990.

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