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R29 JWL

1998 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,478 mi
Last recorded59,478 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 60036,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 JWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 59,478 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 49,348 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2023 46,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2022 46,047 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 45,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 44,493 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cut on outer wall

Pass 18 Mar 2019 42,247 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,281 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 40,591 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 39,303 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,838 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 37,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,793 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyre wearing lower on inner edges and are slightly perished

n/s/f steering idler has slight play

rear of exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,541 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front tyres slightly worn on edges

general underside components rusty

suspension light on

Fail 26 Oct 2010 35,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both nearside tyres flat on vehicle when presented

slight play in both front wheel bearings

sus warning light on dash

various points of corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,330 miles

both nearside tyres flat on vehicle when presented

slight play in both front wheel bearings

sus warning light on dash

various points of corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,585 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 32,489 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 32,489 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,545 miles

Advise only one horn working.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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R29 JWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R29 JWL, 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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What year was R29 JWL registered?

R29 JWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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