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C212 LMW

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,452 mi
Last recorded100,452 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC212 LMW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 100,452 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 100,452 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 93,389 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 23 Feb 2024 84,206 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 84,181 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 84,159 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,134 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 84,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 84,109 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,101 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 84,101 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,093 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 84,093 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,087 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,086 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 84,086 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 83,177 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,177 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 15 Feb 2012 80,687 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 80,687 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 79,046 miles

both front wheel bearings slight noisey

Fail 16 Feb 2011 79,046 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wheel bearings slight noisey

Pass 23 Feb 2010 75,575 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,968 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 71,913 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,131 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 68,131 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 128,960 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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