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L762 KRP

1993 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,964 mi
Last recorded127,964 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 60079,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL762 KRP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 127,964 miles

Exhaust system is all corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 127,964 miles

Exhaust system is all corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 127,143 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 127,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 May 2022 127,138 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine and transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres splitting and perished, date code 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre silencer heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 124,480 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 121,418 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 123,126 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 121,794 miles

Centre Front Lower oil leaks.

Nearside Front tyre wear on edges.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 119,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 119,801 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 118,324 miles

Oil leak

center exhaust rusty. ok for mot.

excevive travel on hand brake, ok for mot.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 117,702 miles

Oil leak

exhaust starting to rust, ok for mot.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 116,887 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 114,118 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 108,904 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 101,727 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 98,884 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 92,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 87,432 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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L762 KRP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L762 KRP, 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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L762 KRP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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