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C174 CRU

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,141 mi
Last recorded90,141 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC174 CRU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,141 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jun 2019 90,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front slight play in steering rack joints

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2018 89,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg on suspention area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil level low-warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,111 miles

Front both seats has slight movement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,224 miles

N/S front outer seal has slight corrosion

O/S front outer seal has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,801 miles

Slight Play Steering Idler

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 80,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,475 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 77,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,416 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,855 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2009 63,318 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 63,316 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2008 60,229 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 60,226 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 56,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,262 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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C174 CRU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C174 CRU, 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 C174 CRU registered?

C174 CRU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C174 CRU safe to buy?

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