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J285 LPO

1992 Mercedes-benz 600

Brown Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,275 mi
Last recorded98,275 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 60090,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 LPO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 98,275 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 97,719 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 97,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 97,509 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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J285 LPO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600 in Brown with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J285 LPO, 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 J285 LPO registered?

J285 LPO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J285 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J285 LPO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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