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BG52 YAO

2002 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,279 mi
Last recorded63,279 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YAO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 63,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 63,279 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 61,654 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,528 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,587 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded nearside and offside

Fail 22 Oct 2019 59,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front worn inner edges cuts also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake pipes slightly corroded nearside and offside

Pass 9 Nov 2018 54,647 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2018 54,608 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edge slightly

offside rear wheel backing plate or rear brake shoes catching

Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,553 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 50,549 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,414 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 43,340 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,273 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,203 miles

srs light on

Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,737 miles

limited underside inspection possible due to fitment of undershields

Pass 13 Oct 2008 15,605 miles

rear tyres on 5mm

srs light on

Pass 13 Oct 2007 13,957 miles

srs light on

Pass 27 Oct 2006 6,198 miles

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 25 Oct 2005 5,930 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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BG52 YAO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG52 YAO, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG52 YAO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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