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J204 XEP

1992 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,674 mi
Last recorded49,674 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 60090,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ204 XEP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 49,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 49,246 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 46,922 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2017 46,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,904 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 46,904 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,619 miles

off side front mirror cracked

steering idle arm slight play

Fail 10 Oct 2011 43,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n.s.f. tyre has cut

o.s. mirror glass cracked

o.s.r. fog light slight dim

o.s.r. inner side light not working

park brake travel high

slight at steering idler arm

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,183 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 47,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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J204 XEP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J204 XEP, 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 J204 XEP registered?

J204 XEP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J204 XEP safe to buy?

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