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X18 TAN

2000 Mercedes-benz 600

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,332 mi
Last recorded41,332 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 60051,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 TAN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 41,332 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 40,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 40,591 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 39,912 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 39,380 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 39,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 38,927 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 38,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 37,915 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 37,321 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 37,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 36,495 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,905 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 35,320 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,934 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,110 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 33,420 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,587 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,038 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,489 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,082 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,742 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,498 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 12,124 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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X18 TAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 600 in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 X18 TAN, 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 X18 TAN registered?

X18 TAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X18 TAN safe to buy?

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