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C14 AHA

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,700 mi
Last recorded76,700 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 AHA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 76,700 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 76,320 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 75,889 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 75,564 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,018 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,458 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 74,458 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 73,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 73,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 72,095 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 71,028 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 69,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 67,663 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 66,336 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,171 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 63,774 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 62,548 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 59,590 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 58,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,388 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 58,379 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,012 miles

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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C14 AHA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C14 AHA, 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 C14 AHA registered?

C14 AHA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C14 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 AHA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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