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J477 VJB

1992 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,637 mi
Last recorded55,637 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 60090,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ477 VJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 55,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 55,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 55,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 54,004 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,871 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 52,803 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 51,815 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 49,237 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 49,237 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 146,904 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 146,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 146,181 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 133,406 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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J477 VJB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J477 VJB, 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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J477 VJB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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