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N707 EBG

1996 Mercedes-benz 600

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,983 mi
Last recorded62,983 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 60082,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN707 EBG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 62,983 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 62,957 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.35% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT BOTH SIDES NSR 98 KG OSR 117 KG (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel REAR BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,569 miles

roof warning light on

suspension warning light on

Fail 1 Sep 2017 62,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working ? (8.2.3)

car has only just reached service brake efficientcy

roof warning light on

suspension warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,001 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 62,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,642 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,854 miles

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

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 26 Apr 2010 54,383 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 53,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 52,775 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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N707 EBG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 600 in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 82,888 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 N707 EBG, 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 30 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 N707 EBG registered?

N707 EBG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N707 EBG safe to buy?

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