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BCZ 5708

1993 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,196 mi
Last recorded128,196 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 60079,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 5708
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 128,196 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 128,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 124,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 124,618 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 134,966 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 135,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 135,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 128,729 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 123,040 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

front pads appear low

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2006 118,307 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 114,755 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 114,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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BCZ 5708 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BCZ 5708, 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.

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What year was BCZ 5708 registered?

BCZ 5708 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is BCZ 5708 safe to buy?

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