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K59 KMY

1993 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,985 mi
Last recorded74,985 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 60079,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK59 KMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 74,985 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 74,575 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2023 74,540 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 73,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 69,621 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,859 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 52,121 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 52,121 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

front steering idler starting slight movement

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight oil leak from steering box seal

Fail 12 Feb 2015 50,092 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

front steering idler starting slight movement

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight oil leak from steering box seal

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,500 miles

power steering pipes slightley corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 44,205 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 34,326 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 34,325 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,223 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,830 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,791 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,030 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,604 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 12,604 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,500 miles

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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K59 KMY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K59 KMY, 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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What year was K59 KMY registered?

K59 KMY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 11 May 1993.

Is K59 KMY safe to buy?

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