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HBY 157J

1971 Mercedes-benz 600

Green Petrol 6329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,103 mi
Last recorded7,103 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBY 157J
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,329cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 7,103 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 5,167 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 Sep 2014 5,165 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2013 4,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advisory indicator stalk slightly stiff

Fail 9 Jul 2013 4,861 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 4,727 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 4,706 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 4,705 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 4,705 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 4,570 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 4,570 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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HBY 157J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 600 in Green with a 6,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HBY 157J, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HBY 157J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 8 July 1971.

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