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P65 GTV

1997 Mercedes-benz 600

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,041 mi
Last recorded153,041 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 60098,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 GTV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 153,041 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 152,299 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 152,168 miles

advise front and rear suspension pipes corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2021 151,557 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 149,708 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 146,835 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 143,825 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 141,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 141,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 139,981 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 139,011 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 139,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 138,590 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 138,582 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 135,232 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 113,982 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 128,081 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 122,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,854 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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P65 GTV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 600 in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P65 GTV, 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 P65 GTV registered?

P65 GTV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P65 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P65 GTV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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