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TAZ 4400

1993 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,891 mi
Last recorded62,891 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 60079,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 4400
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 62,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 62,891 miles

Emissions unable to be completed fuel started leaking from fuel tank during emissions test, which at the time was struggling to pass any part of the emissions test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 62,489 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 62,487 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 62,224 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 62,072 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 62,061 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,772 miles

Engine has a little oil leak

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,736 miles

Both rear tyres treads,lightly perrishing,245/45/18

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

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

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,438 miles

Both rear tyres are lightly perrishing,245/45/18

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

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

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

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

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2012 57,150 miles

all 4 springs corroded

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 57,150 miles

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

all 4 springs corroded

all brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,716 miles

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle presenter be aware that the offside and nearside rear tyres are cracking on the outer edge

vehicle presenter be aware the front brake discs are becoming worn

vehicle presenter be aware the rear brake discs are becoming worn

vehicle presenter be aware the underbody of the vehicle has general surface corrosion throughout

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,663 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,607 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,523 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 46,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 44,299 miles

both front wishbone arm bushes perished

nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2005 41,659 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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TAZ 4400 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TAZ 4400, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAZ 4400 registered?

TAZ 4400 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 11 May 1993.

Is TAZ 4400 safe to buy?

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