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K609 VKP

1993 Mercedes-benz 600

Red Petrol 5981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,250 mi
Last recorded89,250 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 60079,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK609 VKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,981cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,250 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 89,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 84,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K609 VKP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 in Red with a 5,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K609 VKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K609 VKP registered?

K609 VKP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 5 May 1993.

Is K609 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K609 VKP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K609 VKP have outstanding finance?

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