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L600 DFN

1993 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,928 mi
Last recorded160,928 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 60079,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 DFN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 160,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to fuel pipes at rear

Pass 9 Mar 2012 160,234 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 159,712 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 159,143 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 158,194 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 155,281 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 152,219 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 44,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 150,139 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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L600 DFN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L600 DFN, 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 L600 DFN registered?

L600 DFN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L600 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L600 DFN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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