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X869 LKV

2000 Mercedes-benz 600

Red Petrol 5981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,077 mi
Last recorded51,077 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 60051,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX869 LKV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,981cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2025 51,077 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 50,511 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 48,466 miles

Nearside Rear *Tyre perish cracked in tread.*

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to view front and rear road coil springs as enclosed inside sealed suspension strut boots.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 47,440 miles

*Both front inner sills corroded. (Under tray fitted).*

Both front brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces.

Both rear tyres perish cracked in tread.

Inter silencer pipe flange corroded and fractured.

N/s/f suspension front lower arm ball joint gaiter split.

N/s/f suspension leg gaiter adrift.

N/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder.

O/s/r inner sill corroded.

O/s/r suspension leg gaiter broken up.

Rear silencer body heat shield fractured and insecure.

Signs of dampness o/s/f suspension leg.

Various hanger brackets corroded.

Fail 14 Dec 2017 47,440 miles

*Both front inner sills corroded. (Under tray fitted).*

Both front brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces.

Both rear tyres perish cracked in tread.

Inter silencer pipe flange corroded and fractured.

N/s/f suspension front lower arm ball joint gaiter split.

N/s/f suspension leg gaiter adrift.

N/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder.

O/s/r inner sill corroded.

O/s/r suspension leg gaiter broken up.

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

Rear silencer body heat shield fractured and insecure.

Signs of dampness o/s/f suspension leg.

Various hanger brackets corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,413 miles

Front wipers judder and smear screen.

Nearside Front Lower (front) ball joint gaiter split.

Nearside Front brake disc heavily corroded on inner and outer faces.

Nearside Front suspension leg gaiter adrift.

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread section perish cracked.

Offside Front brake disc heavily corroded on inner and outer faces.

Offside Front suspension leg shows signs of fluid leak.

Offside Rear (front) exhaust hanger bracket corroded and fractured/adrift.

Offside Rear suspension leg gaiter split.

Offside Rear tyre perish cracked on inner and outer tread sections.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,766 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,369 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs /engine lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Oct 2012 44,369 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs /engine lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers over floors/sills/suspension unable to see all testable items

slight wear on front brake discs

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,809 miles

covers over floors/sills unable to see all testable items.

rear silencers metal mounting broken/corroded away fron pipe exhaust still supported by other mountings.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,721 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,402 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 24,397 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 16,560 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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X869 LKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 600 in Red with a 5,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X869 LKV, 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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X869 LKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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