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J775 OGV

1992 Mercedes-benz 600

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,253 mi
Last recorded148,253 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 60090,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ775 OGV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 148,253 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 148,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 146,496 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 145,076 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMPS RUSTY...

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 145,076 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMPS RUSTY...

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 138,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 132,806 miles

BOTH REAR UPPER STABELELIZE RODS BUSHES WORN STEEL BRAKE PIPES UNDER DRIVERS DOOR SHOWING OF RUSTING

Pass 12 Jan 2007 128,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades worn at edge but clearing screen

Fail 11 Jan 2007 128,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 128,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 128,157 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 128,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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J775 OGV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600 in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J775 OGV, 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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J775 OGV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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