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SIL 3800

1993 Mercedes-benz 600

Red Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,488 mi
Last recorded118,488 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 60079,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 3800
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 118,488 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 116,865 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 114,446 miles

Front wiper smearing slightly

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on very edges - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Outer skin on centre exhaust silencer corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil leak/s - further investigation required

slight fluid leak from steering box

slight play in n/s steering idler

surface corrosion to both front wheel arches

surface corrosion to some suspension components and pipes and brake pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2016 112,074 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight movement in nearside steering idler

slight steering box oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 112,072 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no patten (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

oil leak

slight movement in nearside steering idler

slight steering box oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,758 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine bay area

power steering box leaking oil

unable to complete cat test as rad cap missing & engine coolant warning light comes on

Fail 21 Aug 2015 106,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.69 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

oil leak from engine bay area

power steering box leaking oil

unable to complete cat test as rad cap missing & engine coolant warning light comes on

Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flexi's perishing

front wiper deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2014 102,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flexi's perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,992 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 97,992 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,129 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 84,154 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 73,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,712 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,005 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 59,869 miles

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

minor leak rear suspension pipe area at rear

Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,512 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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SIL 3800 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 in Red with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 79,708 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 SIL 3800, 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 33 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 SIL 3800 registered?

SIL 3800 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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