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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
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
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
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)
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)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 600?
Based on 3,893 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was HBY 157J registered?
HBY 157J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 8 July 1971.
Is HBY 157J safe to buy?
The MOT history for HBY 157J shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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