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N954 PHM

1996 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,721 mi
Last recorded65,721 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 60082,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN954 PHM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 65,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 65,430 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 65,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 64,439 miles

Nearside wiper now borderline new is on order

Fail 13 Nov 2020 64,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,944 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 63,944 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 63,435 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a small bulge on the inner wall.

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

signs of corrosion front to rear fuel pipes

signs of smoke from exhaust

Pass 1 Jul 2015 61,275 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,359 miles

parking brake travel very close to maximum

Fail 8 Jul 2014 59,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

parking brake travel very close to maximum

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,476 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness to steering box, no leak found at time of test.

o/s headlamp beam pattern just meets requirements.

o/s rear seatbelt slow returning.

o/s front tyre close to limit, wearing very badly on inner edge, various cuts, signs of ageing, chords may be exposed soon, needs replacing.

Fail 15 Jun 2013 57,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness to steering box, no leak found at time of test.

o/s headlamp beam pattern just meets requirements.

o/s rear seatbelt slow returning.

o/s front tyre close to limit, wearing very badly on inner edge, various cuts, signs of ageing, chords may be exposed soon, needs replacing.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f headlight has been taped beam pattern ok at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2012 56,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f headlight has been taped beam pattern ok at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,751 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

the emisssions were high and only just passed

your tax expiryed on 31/05/2011 and mot its advised not to let your tax or mot to expiryer as your insurance can be void

Pass 18 May 2010 50,368 miles

Advise,oil leak.

Pass 19 May 2009 48,480 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,734 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Dec 2006 38,975 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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N954 PHM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N954 PHM, 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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N954 PHM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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