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V12 LYF

2006 Mercedes-benz 600

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,454 mi
Last recorded98,454 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 LYF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 98,454 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2025 97,812 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 96,340 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 95,732 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 95,720 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 95,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 91,494 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 84,064 miles

rear tyres worn to excess

Pass 24 Feb 2018 74,409 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 68,547 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slight corrosion to inner braking surface of front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,488 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 62,484 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened lower joint. (2.4.G.1)

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,139 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 46,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear Tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 38,178 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 37,162 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 37,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2011 34,135 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 30,120 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 25,725 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 25,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 600 in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYF, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V12 LYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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