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V121 BBS

2007 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 5981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,169 mi
Last recorded90,169 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 BBS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,981cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 90,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 88,144 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,838 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 85,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,770 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,664 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 80,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 78,541 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 70,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,670 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,308 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 31,491 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 25,560 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V121 BBS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black with a 5,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V121 BBS, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V121 BBS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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