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T43 KGO

1997 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,510 mi
Last recorded71,510 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 60098,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT43 KGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 71,510 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 71,490 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,478 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osf and nsf tyres cuts in tread underside corrosion

slight damage nsf road wheel

Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,112 miles

Front wheel bearings slight play

Offside Head lamp lens cracked

osf and nsf tyres cuts in tread

osr and nsr tyres signs of run flat damage

slight damage nsf road wheel

underside corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2015 71,108 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven O/S/R AND N/S/R (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT DISCS LIPPED (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F AND N/S/F (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S HEADLAMP LENSE CRACKED

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES CUTS IN TREAD

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES SIGNS OF RUNFLAT DAMAGE

OIL LEAKS NOISES FROM TRANSMISSION

VARIOUS UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 29 Mar 2014 70,762 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 70,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,676 miles

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

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

Oil leak

esp lamp on

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,627 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,421 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,660 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

slight damage on road wheel

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2007 57,098 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no middle brake light fitted

offside front as poor beam patten

under tray fitted front and rear

Fail 2 Mar 2007 57,098 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no middle brake light fitted

offside front as poor beam patten

under tray fitted front and rear

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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T43 KGO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 98,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T43 KGO, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T43 KGO registered?

T43 KGO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is T43 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T43 KGO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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