MOT Status
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100,452 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal perished
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front tyres worn on outer edges
front tyres worn on outer edges
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front wheel bearings slight noisey
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front wheel bearings slight noisey
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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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C212 LMW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 C212 LMW, 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 C212 LMW registered?
C212 LMW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 4 March 1986.
Is C212 LMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for C212 LMW shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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