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W169 DBH

2000 Mercedes-benz 600

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,054 mi
Last recorded55,054 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 60051,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 DBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,054 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 550,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,313 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 51,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 45,972 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,590 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,043 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 48,043 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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W169 DBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 600 in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W169 DBH, 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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What year was W169 DBH registered?

W169 DBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W169 DBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W169 DBH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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