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V12 LUX

2000 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,948 mi
Last recorded84,948 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 60051,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 LUX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 84,948 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 84,945 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

water leak

Fail 2 Apr 2019 84,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety anti freez (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all tyres crancking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 84,934 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,930 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,914 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 84,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,090 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 83,090 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,433 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Tyres appear under-inflated.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 81,433 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Tyres appear under-inflated.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside/slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,411 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 53,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S & O/S/F Tyres Getting Near Limits

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play In Steering Rack Arms On Limits

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 51,372 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 43,106 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,940 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,760 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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V12 LUX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 51,077 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 V12 LUX, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V12 LUX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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