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R206 YBK

1998 Mercedes-benz 600

Green Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,978 mi
Last recorded133,978 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 60036,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 YBK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 133,978 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad oil leaks

corrosion in front wings areas

corrosion in n/s/f brake pipes

corrosion in power steering pipes.

engine & under covers fitted.

front exhaust pipes & heat shields corroded

n/s & o/s/f brakes back plates badly corroded

n/s & o/s/r brake hoses cracked & perished.

n/s/f door mirror insecure & broken.

o/s/f door mirror loose

oil leaks around rear axle diff area.

slight play in steering wheel

stone chips in front windscreen

surface corrosion in front & rear fuel & brake pipes.

surface rust & corrosion in front & rear suspension & chassis areas.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 133,974 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake pads worn low.

stone chips in front windscreen.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in front wings areas.

corrosion in n/s/f brake pipes.

front exhaust pipes heat shields corroded.

front headlamps washers & o/s/f wiper n/w.

n/s & o/s/f brakes back plates badly corroded.

n/s & o/s/f indicators & side repeaters lights pale.

n/s & o/s/r brake hoses cracked & perished.

n/s/f bumper insecure.

n/s/f door mirror insecure & broken.

n/s/f side light dim.

oil leaks around rear axle diff area.

surface corrosion in front & rear fuel & brake pipes.

surface rust & corrosion in front & rear suspension & chassis areas .

Pass 14 Apr 2014 120,389 miles

All brake backing plates damaged and corroded.

All suspension bushes showing signsof deterioration.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight movement in n/s idler.

Squeak on rear suspension.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

slight corrosion on steel brake pipes..

Fail 4 Apr 2014 119,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

All suspension bushes showing signsof deterioration.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight movement in n/s idler.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

slight corrosion on steel brake pipes..

Fail 21 Jan 2014 116,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INSECURE

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 12 Jan 2013

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

fuel lines corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 71,244 miles

rear diff oil leaks

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 22 May 2010 50,052 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 28,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,990 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 27,580 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 26,917 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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R206 YBK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 600 in Green with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 36,973 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 R206 YBK, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R206 YBK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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