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J798 YSC

1992 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,680 mi
Last recorded86,680 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 60090,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ798 YSC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2011 86,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2011 86,680 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2010 86,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all ridged brake pipe corrosion

parking brake lever near end of travel

suspension pipe corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2010 86,666 miles

all ridged brake pipe corrosion

parking brake lever near end of travel

suspension pipe corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2008 82,733 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 80,534 miles

brake pipe corrossion †slight play in steering mechanism †general suspension bush perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2007 80,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise slight movement rear inner antiroll bar bushes surface corrosion brake pipesrear tyres worn on edges slight play x2 front wheels steering system

Pass 31 Mar 2006 70,966 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 70,825 miles

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

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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J798 YSC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600 in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 90,914 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J798 YSC, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J798 YSC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 18 February 1992.

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