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C193 PCH

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,770 mi
Last recorded80,770 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC193 PCH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 80,770 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rebound rubber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 80,752 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rebound rubber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,932 miles

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

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

thick underseal on underside

Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,737 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,104 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 77,085 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 75,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front inner wings corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,905 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 72,893 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,843 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner arches corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 68,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,466 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 65,883 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,855 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 62,096 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,403 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 56,007 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,323 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 52,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,989 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,853 miles

Oil leak

swivel hubs leaking oil

Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,871 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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C193 PCH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C193 PCH, 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 C193 PCH registered?

C193 PCH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C193 PCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C193 PCH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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