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L220 PJL

1993 Mercedes-benz 600

Silver Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,844 mi
Last recorded67,844 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 60079,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL220 PJL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 67,844 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 67,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 67,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 67,844 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light under vehicle corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,844 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,844 miles

all four coils springs corroded

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges 235/60/16hr

dampness both front shock absorbers

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal cracking

heavy oil leaking

under guard fitted can,t fully inspected under engine and steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

oil leek

Fail 1 Aug 2016 67,844 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint lower engine bay (2.3.3b)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

oil leek

Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,844 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,843 miles

exhaust system rusty

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,843 miles

Oil leak

surface rust on all metal brake pipes

unable to check outter sills fully due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,843 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 67,843 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 67,842 miles

frount exhaust heat sheilds badly corroded

frount power steering pipes heavly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,684 miles

haust heat shields very rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,491 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 67,273 miles

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

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

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

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

long travel on parking brake

Pass 9 Aug 2006 66,584 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing low on tread (3mm)

slight play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings

unable to check front underside of vehicle fully due to lower panel fitted

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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L220 PJL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 in Silver with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L220 PJL, 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 L220 PJL registered?

L220 PJL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L220 PJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L220 PJL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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