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G908 XPM

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Grey Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,635 mi
Last recorded111,635 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG908 XPM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 111,635 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 111,635 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 111,407 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 111,335 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 111,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 110,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 110,150 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 107,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 107,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 107,720 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 105,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 97,922 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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G908 XPM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Grey with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G908 XPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G908 XPM registered?

G908 XPM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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