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J45 JAM

1991 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,996 mi
Last recorded37,996 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 600111,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ45 JAM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,996 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,728 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,392 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,505 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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J45 JAM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 111,904 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 J45 JAM, 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 35 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 J45 JAM registered?

J45 JAM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 21 November 1991.

Is J45 JAM safe to buy?

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