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J4 JCP

1996 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,338 mi
Last recorded29,338 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 60082,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 JCP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 29,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 29,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 29,040 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2020 28,989 miles

Emissions not tested Misfire from Engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 28,830 miles

Brake lines corroded slightly in various places

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded slightly in places

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,466 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,742 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,439 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,599 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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J4 JCP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 82,888 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 J4 JCP, 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 30 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 J4 JCP registered?

J4 JCP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is J4 JCP safe to buy?

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