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SJ53 JSU

2003 Mercedes-benz 600

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,719 mi
Last recorded88,719 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 JSU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 88,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 88,719 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 87,700 miles

front fog glass cracked o\s\front

off side mirror glass slight deteriorate

rear exhaust box rattle intenal

Fail 28 Jul 2020 87,700 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front fog glass cracked o\s\front

off side mirror glass slight deteriorate

rear exhaust box rattle intenal

Pass 22 Jul 2019 85,472 miles

off side front fog lens glass broken

Fail 22 Jul 2019 85,472 miles

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

off side front fog lens glass broken

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,996 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 80,996 miles

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

engine idle speed erratic

Pass 29 Jul 2017 73,993 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,517 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jul 2016 66,258 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,775 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,427 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres worn low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pipes corroding

engine management light on

gearbox oil leak

nearside front seat belt difficult to engage

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear brake slightly binding when jacked up

rear exhaust leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2014 56,427 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

gearbox oil leak

nearside front seat belt difficult to engage

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear brake slightly binding when jacked up

rear exhaust leaking

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,808 miles

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

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

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

n/side front tyre cut on outer wall

n/side rear tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 19 Feb 2013 49,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs worn

front pads wearing

n/side front tyre cut on outer wall

n/side rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,223 miles

esp light indicates a fault

Fail 13 Feb 2012 39,223 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

esp light indicates a fault

Pass 12 Feb 2011 36,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,653 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,186 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 18,186 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,765 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,100 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,171 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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SJ53 JSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 600 in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SJ53 JSU, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ53 JSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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