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J600 AVD

1992 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,179 mi
Last recorded211,179 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 60090,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 AVD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 211,179 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 211,178 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 210,976 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 210,974 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 210,973 miles

corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2014 210,183 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 208,061 miles

corrosion on front chassis rails

heavy grease and underseal on all brake and fuel pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2010 206,540 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

surface corrosion to underside

track rod has play in a ball joint

Pass 3 Apr 2009 205,043 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 205,025 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 205,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 201,011 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 201,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 179,985 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 161,442 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 161,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J600 AVD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black 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 J600 AVD, 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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J600 AVD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 28 May 1992.

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