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G946 VYL

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Grey Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,180 mi
Last recorded154,180 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG946 VYL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 154,180 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 153,889 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 153,889 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 153,876 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 152,358 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 152,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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G946 VYL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Grey with a 5,600cc 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 G946 VYL, 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 G946 VYL registered?

G946 VYL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 22 March 1990.

Is G946 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G946 VYL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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