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C11 RCW

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,992 mi
Last recorded77,992 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 RCW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,992 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 77,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 77,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,707 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 76,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,523 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,955 miles

1 both rear and osf brakes slight bind 2 osf brake pipe flexi deteriorated 3 engine small anti freeze leak on n/s by mounting

Pass 10 May 2012 75,435 miles

1 both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 10 May 2011 74,835 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2010 74,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2010 74,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2009 75,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 72,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 70,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 68,668 miles

both outer sills starting to blister around jacking points and o/s/r wheel arch and door edge

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 RCW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,572 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 C11 RCW, 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 39 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 C11 RCW registered?

C11 RCW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is C11 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 RCW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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