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L989 KRN

1994 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,420 mi
Last recorded87,420 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 60061,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL989 KRN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 87,420 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Anti Roll Bar? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 85,648 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 85,637 miles

Covers obscuring view

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 85,317 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 85,147 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 84,753 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 84,753 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 84,571 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 84,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,405 miles

Oil leak

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Mar 2017 84,405 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 May 2016 83,342 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 83,342 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)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,803 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 81,739 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,420 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 73,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,022 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 57,531 miles

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

General underbody corrosion developing to suspension components.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,213 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,653 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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L989 KRN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black with a 5,973cc 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 L989 KRN, 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 L989 KRN registered?

L989 KRN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L989 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L989 KRN 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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