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L126 KJW

1994 Mercedes-benz 600

Grey Petrol 5981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,698 mi
Last recorded50,698 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 60061,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL126 KJW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,981cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 50,698 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 50,439 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 50,150 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,654 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,848 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 48,732 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 47,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 47,002 miles

under body covers

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,601 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread and side wall.

Fail 20 May 2017 46,548 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s rear tyre starting to perish and crack around outer sidewall

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint cover needs securing

Nearside Front door card not fitted

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front Upper ball joint cover needs securing

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,930 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 41,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system rusty

mounting flange on catalitic converter cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,273 miles

exhaust system rusty

mounting flange on catalitic converter cracked

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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L126 KJW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 600 in Grey with a 5,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 61,798 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 L126 KJW, 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 32 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 L126 KJW registered?

L126 KJW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L126 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L126 KJW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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