MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
offside front coil spring bottom coil in poor condition.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
small cut nearside front tyre wall
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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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C216 JTW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 C216 JTW, 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 C216 JTW registered?
C216 JTW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 14 February 1986.
Is C216 JTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for C216 JTW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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