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ERL 814K

1978 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 6332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,518 mi
Last recorded49,518 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 814K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,332cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,518 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,328 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 49,315 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake binding up 79% imbalance (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel hose slightly chafed all fuel hoses perished (7.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,255 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 49,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,146 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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ERL 814K is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 6,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ERL 814K, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ERL 814K registered?

ERL 814K is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is ERL 814K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERL 814K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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