CarVerify

Free Car Check

M288 ELC

1994 Mercedes-benz 600

Brown Petrol 5987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,061 mi
Last recorded64,061 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 60061,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 64,061 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

all four tyres starting to perish.

Fail 24 May 2021 64,060 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))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

all four tyres starting to perish.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,427 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 63,427 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,411 miles

auxillary drive belt starting to split

nearside front screen wash jet inoperative

rear brake discs starting to corrode

smell of petrol around offside rear

suspension assist pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,403 miles

squeak from steering column

wiper blade starting to smear windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2012 63,403 miles

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)

squeak from steering column

Pass 1 Aug 2009 62,030 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

fluid suspension pipes coroded

Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,799 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2007 61,797 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,372 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M288 ELC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 600 in Brown with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M288 ELC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M288 ELC?

You can check the full history of M288 ELC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M288 ELC registered?

M288 ELC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 31 October 1994.

Is M288 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M288 ELC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M288 ELC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M288 ELC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.