MOT Status
Mileage
54,366 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Inner Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C163 LBV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 C163 LBV, 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 C163 LBV registered?
C163 LBV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 13 May 1986.
Is C163 LBV safe to buy?
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