CarVerify

Free Car Check

V12 GBG

2004 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 5987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

37,291 mi
Last recorded37,291 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 60046,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 GBG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 37,291 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 37,219 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 36,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 35,081 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 34,436 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 33,512 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 32,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 32,042 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,434 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,321 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 27,905 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 23,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,239 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 20,002 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,002 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,467 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 16,974 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,460 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,110 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,182 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
Full Mercedes-benz 600 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V12 GBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 46,778 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 V12 GBG, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V12 GBG?

You can check the full history of V12 GBG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V12 GBG registered?

V12 GBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is V12 GBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 GBG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V12 GBG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V12 GBG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.