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C241 KHD

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,930 mi
Last recorded55,930 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC241 KHD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 55,930 miles

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 21 Aug 2024 55,923 miles

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 4 Aug 2023 55,915 miles

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

general corrosion under body and suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2022 55,872 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in grease ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,683 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 55,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes in when brake pressed (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering locking device ineffective on drag link (2.1.3 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 55,676 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired broken (1.1.17 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,599 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 55,599 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,466 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,842 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,417 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,997 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 52,649 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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C241 KHD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C241 KHD, 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 C241 KHD registered?

C241 KHD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 9 January 1986.

Is C241 KHD safe to buy?

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