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P680 RUW

1996 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,700 mi
Last recorded91,700 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 60082,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 RUW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 91,700 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 91,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 91,672 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 90,632 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,586 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,149 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 87,241 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 82,888 miles

oil leaks rear axle

oil leaks under engine

slight play nearside front suspension/steering

Fail 15 Sep 2011 82,888 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

oil leaks rear axle

oil leaks under engine

slight play nearside front suspension/steering

Pass 16 Sep 2010 81,526 miles

Oil leak

headlamps washers big leak

ride height control fault light on

Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,036 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,866 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,779 miles

very strong advise on both front tyres inside edges badly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2006 67,150 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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P680 RUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P680 RUW, 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 P680 RUW registered?

P680 RUW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P680 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P680 RUW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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