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C112 RSW

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Gold Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,700 mi
Last recorded204,700 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC112 RSW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2006 204,700 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 204,669 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BOTH Front chassis rails and inner wings corroding near to steering/suspension mounting points

Light corrosion to both front brake pipes

Right rear top track control arm BUSH Perishing

engine oil leak

light corrosion to front to rear brake pipe and both rear brake pipes

offside outer sill at rear starting to corrode

pin-hole in centre exhaust silencer box

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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C112 RSW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Gold with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C112 RSW, 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.

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How do I check the history of C112 RSW?

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What year was C112 RSW registered?

C112 RSW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C112 RSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C112 RSW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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