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J79 HST

1992 Mercedes-benz 600

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,640 mi
Last recorded204,640 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 60090,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 HST
MakeMercedes-benz
Model600
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 204,640 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

br5ake pipes greased, unable to fully inspect

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres heavily wearing inner edges

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 22 Mar 2012 204,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

br5ake pipes greased, unable to fully inspect

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres heavily wearing inner edges

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 27 Sep 2010 202,545 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 201,584 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 192,592 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 192,591 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs slightly corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 192,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2007 188,494 miles

Brake pipes undersealed/greased condition difficult to fully assess.

Fail 24 Jul 2007 188,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipes undersealed/greased condition difficult to fully assess.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 183,923 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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J79 HST 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 60%.

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 J79 HST, 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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What year was J79 HST registered?

J79 HST is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 600, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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