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AHZ 688

1995 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,695 mi
Last recorded101,695 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 60094,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 688
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 101,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 100,033 miles

grease on all brake pipes

Fail 17 May 2013 100,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

all brake pipes rusty and suspension pipes

n/s coil spring rusty

Pass 3 May 2012 98,023 miles

All Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 96,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

L/H/F Tyre has a cut in its side wall no beading showing

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2011 96,413 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

L/H/F Tyre has a cut in its side wall no beading showing

Level reservoir slightly leaking

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 94,547 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 92,886 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 92,887 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2008 90,705 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 85,258 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 80,316 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 80,033 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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AHZ 688 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 94,547 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 600 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHZ 688, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AHZ 688 registered?

AHZ 688 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is AHZ 688 safe to buy?

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