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212 EAA

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,950 mi
Last recorded105,950 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration212 EAA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 105,950 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 105,950 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 105,711 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 105,458 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 105,399 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 105,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 105,157 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 104,913 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,796 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 103,735 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 103,735 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 102,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

stone chip outside swept area

Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,163 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 101,923 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 101,496 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 101,311 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 101,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 100,931 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 100,645 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 100,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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212 EAA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 100,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 212 EAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 212 EAA registered?

212 EAA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is 212 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 212 EAA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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