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L417 GTX

1993 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,435 mi
Last recorded129,435 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 60079,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL417 GTX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 129,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 129,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 129,402 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 122,313 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 116,485 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 111,521 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 108,713 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 105,051 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake wear indicator lit

Fail 17 Nov 2017 104,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake wear indicator lit

Pass 19 Nov 2016 94,188 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,524 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,525 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear tyres are starting to perish and crack

Pass 24 Aug 2013 75,981 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to get close to wear indicators

Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,084 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,682 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,088 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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L417 GTX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L417 GTX, 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 L417 GTX registered?

L417 GTX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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