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J899 ATV

1992 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,614 mi
Last recorded126,614 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 60090,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 ATV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 126,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2016 126,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 122,463 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 122,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 121,300 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 120,990 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 120,922 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 120,916 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 119,817 miles

oil leak front of engine

rear tyres worn & cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2008 119,817 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak front of engine

rear tyres worn & cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2007 119,510 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 118,783 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 118,783 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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J899 ATV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J899 ATV, 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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What year was J899 ATV registered?

J899 ATV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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