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K179 KYG

1992 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,970 mi
Last recorded27,970 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 60090,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 KYG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 27,970 miles

front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2020 27,970 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 27,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front, both front to rears, both rears (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres cracking slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2018 27,093 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front, both front to rears, both rears (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres cracking slightly

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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K179 KYG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K179 KYG, 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 K179 KYG registered?

K179 KYG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 22 September 1992.

Is K179 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K179 KYG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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