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L789 RMY

1993 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,402 mi
Last recorded157,402 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 60079,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 RMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 157,402 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 157,351 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 156,846 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 156,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 153,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 151,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 149,939 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 149,420 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 149,418 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 147,763 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 147,763 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 139,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 132,417 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 123,774 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 119,750 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 115,803 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside indicators all work but flash at approx 100 a min

Pass 7 Feb 2013 115,803 miles

nearside indicators all work but flash at approx 100 a min

Pass 9 Jul 2010 115,390 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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L789 RMY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L789 RMY, 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 L789 RMY registered?

L789 RMY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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