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720 FTA

1985 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 6900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,204 mi
Last recorded45,204 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration720 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 44,730 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,561 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,344 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,259 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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720 FTA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 6,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 720 FTA, 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 41 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 720 FTA registered?

720 FTA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 24 October 1985.

Is 720 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 720 FTA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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