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M849 GGJ

1995 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

157,705 mi
Last recorded157,705 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 60094,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM849 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 157,705 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 156,458 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 156,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 155,615 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 154,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre glued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 152,431 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 150,178 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 148,541 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 146,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 144,712 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 138,546 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 132,839 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 129,480 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 126,632 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 123,561 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 120,072 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 115,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 115,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 110,309 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 100,545 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,703 miles

see advisory notice 942544787147

Fail 3 Jul 2007 89,628 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air-bag warning lamp stays on dash

both rear brake discs worn close to borderline excessive

nearside rear seatbelt lock mechanism difficult to engage in locked position

Pass 30 Jun 2006 79,556 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges and near to bald patch

large under tray

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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M849 GGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M849 GGJ, 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 M849 GGJ registered?

M849 GGJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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