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C21 GYB

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Cream Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,543 mi
Last recorded121,543 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 GYB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 121,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 121,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 121,340 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 121,183 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 121,022 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 120,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper shock absorber mounting under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 120,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 120,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 119,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 119,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 119,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 May 2015 119,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 118,919 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 118,206 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 118,146 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 117,901 miles

Near side rear tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 117,901 miles

Near side rear tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 116,295 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 116,295 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 114,299 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 114,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 109,705 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 109,225 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 109,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 107,858 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 107,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 107,720 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2007 107,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2006 107,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 107,403 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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C21 GYB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Cream with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C21 GYB, 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 C21 GYB registered?

C21 GYB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 6 February 1986.

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