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C11 JAF

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

14,788 mi
Last recorded14,788 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 JAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2015 14,788 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake ferrules corroded

bulkhead corrosion slight

n/s seat back slack

n/s/f chassis leg corrosion setting in

rear discs low

steering box sweat

Pass 19 Dec 2013 145,616 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 143,629 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 143,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 130,799 miles

bulkhead at battery tray corroded and holed

Fail 28 Sep 2011 130,799 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bulkhead at battery tray corroded and holed

Pass 30 Jun 2010 135,072 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 135,072 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

RADIATOR EXECESSVLY LEAKING

Pass 15 Jul 2009 132,663 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 132,218 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 132,115 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 132,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C11 JAF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C11 JAF, 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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What year was C11 JAF registered?

C11 JAF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 7 April 1986.

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