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M173 GBD

1995 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,429 mi
Last recorded66,429 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 60094,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 GBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 66,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 64,419 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 63,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 62,210 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 61,409 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 61,024 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 60,200 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,566 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,390 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 56,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2015 56,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,435 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,421 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,886 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,008 miles

oil level low. leak noted

Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,280 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,059 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 51,055 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,685 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,194 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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M173 GBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 94,547 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 M173 GBD, 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 31 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 M173 GBD registered?

M173 GBD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 8 February 1995.

Is M173 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M173 GBD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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