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P328 POY

1996 Mercedes-benz 600

Green Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,677 mi
Last recorded38,677 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 60082,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 POY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 38,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 38,632 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 38,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,319 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 18 Dec 2015 35,464 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 29,916 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 21,659 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 17,069 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 13,896 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2010 12,206 miles

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 11,635 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 11,618 miles

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

O/S/R & N/S/F TYRE-WALLS HAVE CUTS (N/S/F DEEPISH). Thanx.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 11,577 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 11,459 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 11,459 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,320 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 11,320 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

a cut in outer wall near side front tyre

nearside front indicator moisture

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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P328 POY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 600 in Green with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P328 POY, 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 P328 POY registered?

P328 POY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P328 POY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P328 POY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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