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486 DOC

1993 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,137 mi
Last recorded85,137 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 60079,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration486 DOC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,048 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 53,523 miles

rusty fuel lines and exhaust covers

Pass 3 Nov 2010 82,275 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 81,684 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 79,069 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 75,962 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 75,940 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 71,741 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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486 DOC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 79,708 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 486 DOC, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 486 DOC registered?

486 DOC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 8 September 1993.

Is 486 DOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 486 DOC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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