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600 EXY

1978 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 6329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,819 mi
Last recorded65,819 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

Registration600 EXY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,329cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 65,819 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,198 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 68,841 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,417 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 63,131 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,773 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,582 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 62,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 62,488 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 61,384 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 59,983 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 59,925 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 600?

Based on 3,893 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
865
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 65
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
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600 EXY is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 6,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 600 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 600 EXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 600 EXY?

You can check the full history of 600 EXY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 600 EXY registered?

600 EXY is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is 600 EXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 600 EXY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 600 EXY have outstanding finance?

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