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FLY 50

1992 Mercedes-benz 600

Grey Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,612 mi
Last recorded55,612 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 60090,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLY 50
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 55,612 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related surface rust to under side

Fail 9 Jul 2024 55,612 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co to high o2 to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related surface rust to under side

Pass 5 Sep 2022 54,936 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 54,931 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 27 May 2021 54,889 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 54,886 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 54,549 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 54,547 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,530 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 54,487 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 54,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 54,465 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,417 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,388 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 54,381 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,378 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,350 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 54,334 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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FLY 50 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600 in Grey with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 90,914 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 FLY 50, 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 34 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 FLY 50 registered?

FLY 50 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is FLY 50 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLY 50 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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