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L930 XLN

1994 Mercedes-benz 600

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,181 mi
Last recorded91,181 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 60061,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL930 XLN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 91,181 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 91,068 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 90,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 90,949 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 90,944 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 90,103 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 88,798 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2020 88,796 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2019 88,669 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,576 miles

Oil leak

Rear seat belts stashed away under seats

Fail 8 Feb 2016 86,001 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Oil leaks

Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,871 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,669 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,946 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,962 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 76,868 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 72,353 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 67,373 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 67,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside rear tyre is perishing

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

oil leak

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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L930 XLN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 600 in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 61,798 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 L930 XLN, 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 32 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 L930 XLN registered?

L930 XLN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L930 XLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L930 XLN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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