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H638 GKP

1990 Mercedes-benz 560

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,993 mi
Last recorded126,993 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 560127,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH638 GKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model560
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 126,993 miles

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

all tyres poor condition

all underside corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 126,979 miles

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

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

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

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

general under body surface rust

offside rear tyre perishing and both nearside tyres

Fail 18 Jul 2013 126,971 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/s/r and o/s/f tyres perished

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

O/s/r and both front brake discs pitted

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 126,829 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 126,157 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 126,157 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 125,702 miles

rear suspension self leveling unit leaking

Fail 19 May 2007 124,658 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2007 124,658 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 122,411 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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H638 GKP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560 in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H638 GKP, 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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H638 GKP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 560, first registered on 14 September 1990.

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