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S177 XHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz 600

Yellow Petrol 5981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,885 mi
Last recorded123,885 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 XHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,981cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 123,885 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 118,682 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 118,682 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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Pass 21 Dec 2012 114,086 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 99,450 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 99,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 89,974 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 89,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 88,982 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2009 88,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 86,062 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 86,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 82,880 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 82,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 81,499 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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S177 XHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 600 in Yellow with a 5,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S177 XHJ, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S177 XHJ registered?

S177 XHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S177 XHJ safe to buy?

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