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J388 HHY

1992 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,286 mi
Last recorded25,286 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 60090,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 HHY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 25,286 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front underside possible engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2024 25,230 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 25,188 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 25,081 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 24,889 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 24,605 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,387 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 24,265 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2017 23,994 miles

Oil leak slight oil leak under the engine bay ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 23,942 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 23,734 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 23,677 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 23,459 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,303 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 22,890 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,671 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 22,580 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,015 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,429 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,105 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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J388 HHY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J388 HHY, 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 J388 HHY registered?

J388 HHY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 28 April 1992.

Is J388 HHY safe to buy?

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