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J123 MLK

1992 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,655 mi
Last recorded158,655 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 60090,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 MLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 158,655 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 158,638 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 157,722 miles

N/S H/BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

O/S H/LAMP STONE CHIPPED

Pass 3 Dec 2008 155,067 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 147,803 miles

nearside rear inner wheel slightly damp with oil

Fail 14 Dec 2006 147,790 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 142,152 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

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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J123 MLK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J123 MLK, 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.

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What year was J123 MLK registered?

J123 MLK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 7 January 1992.

Is J123 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J123 MLK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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