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K220 PCD

1993 Mercedes-benz 600

Green Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,468 mi
Last recorded135,468 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 60079,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK220 PCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 135,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 135,468 miles

Front rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 135,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Very corroded (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

Both door handles stiff

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Floor pan very rusty

Screen washer jets weak

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear (2.4.A.3)

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 135,468 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 134,516 miles

fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle, suspension subframes etc. has alot of surface corrossion

Fail 10 Aug 2005 134,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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K220 PCD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 in Green with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 79,708 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 K220 PCD, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K220 PCD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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