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A7 BGV

1993 Mercedes-benz 600

Red Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,138 mi
Last recorded42,138 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 60079,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BGV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 42,138 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 41,915 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 41,749 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 41,547 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 41,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,233 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 41,084 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,706 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 40,530 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 40,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre is cracking in the tread

Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,972 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,710 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,338 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,857 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,063 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,776 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,011 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,457 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 35,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,757 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,708 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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A7 BGV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 in Red with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 79,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A7 BGV, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 BGV registered?

A7 BGV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 8 November 1993.

Is A7 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 BGV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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