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P574 RNF

1997 Mercedes-benz 600

Red Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,087 mi
Last recorded139,087 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 60098,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 RNF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 139,087 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 138,586 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 135,254 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 134,192 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 134,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 133,751 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 133,751 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 130,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 117,889 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 110,840 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 106,798 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 96,036 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 96,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 91,635 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,028 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,264 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,200 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,500 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,275 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,348 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,628 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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P574 RNF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 600 in Red with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 98,000 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 P574 RNF, 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 29 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 P574 RNF registered?

P574 RNF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P574 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P574 RNF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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