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L199 DBA

1993 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,555 mi
Last recorded146,555 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 60079,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL199 DBA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 146,555 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 146,301 miles

A.S.R. light on.

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F fog light not working.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 146,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Headlamp not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

A.S.R. light on.

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F fog light not working.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 145,516 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Nov 2021 145,511 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2020 145,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 144,411 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides & Brake flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under side general Corrosion.

Fail 18 Sep 2019 144,411 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides & Brake flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under side general Corrosion.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 143,666 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak.under tray fitted.exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 142,834 miles

under tray fitted.oil leak.exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 142,834 miles

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

under tray fitted.oil leak.exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 142,832 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 140,547 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 140,547 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 136,571 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 134,239 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust and flange corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 131,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

o/s/f exhaust flange and bolts corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 127,215 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

n/s/f wheel rim slifhtly dammaged

Pass 20 Sep 2010 122,215 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 108,481 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 108,497 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2008 95,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2007 82,618 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,366 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 64,366 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inside edsges

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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L199 DBA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L199 DBA, 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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L199 DBA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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