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L669 BGV

1993 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,013 mi
Last recorded70,013 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 60079,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL669 BGV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2022 70,013 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 69,047 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 69,000 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 68,928 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 68,823 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 68,705 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,579 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 68,352 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 67,877 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 67,854 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 67,424 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 67,424 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,873 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 66,873 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,276 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 65,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,727 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2008 64,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2007 63,614 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 63,614 miles

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

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

advise, wiper only works on 2nd speed.

Fail 23 Apr 2007 63,217 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

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

both nearside tyres have various cuts on side wall but non deep enough to reach cords

Pass 12 Jan 2006 60,859 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cut on inside wall cords not exposed.

parking brake requires adjustment.

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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L669 BGV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L669 BGV, 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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L669 BGV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 23 August 1993.

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