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J335 HGC

1992 Mercedes-benz 600

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,605 mi
Last recorded163,605 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 60090,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ335 HGC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 163,605 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust / catalyst rattling internally but passed emission test (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak and over heating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty in wheel arc location by flexy hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside on head lamp glass (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern and perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hose perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front to rear pipes rusty on under side floor (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 163,605 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing rubber split and missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot be opened at all from inside and outside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot be opened at all from inside and outside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords and cracking in tread pattern and perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust / catalyst rattling internally but passed emission test (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak and over heating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty in wheel arc location by flexy hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside on head lamp glass (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern and perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hose perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front to rear pipes rusty on under side floor (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 162,779 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 161,107 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 158,562 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 157,247 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 156,670 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 155,022 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 150,822 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 147,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 143,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 140,158 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 138,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 134,573 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads to be checked

Pass 17 Feb 2010 130,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Mar 2009 125,751 miles

(offside + nearside) rear tyre wall ( outside ) showing signs of wear but not excessive

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 125,751 miles

(offside + nearside) rear tyre wall ( outside ) showing signs of wear but not excessive

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 121,367 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 116,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 112,378 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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J335 HGC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600 in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J335 HGC, 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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J335 HGC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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