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C261 LJN

1986 Mercedes Unknown

Green Diesel 3782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

304,131 mi
Last recorded304,131 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC261 LJN
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,782cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 304,131 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 304,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 302,809 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bushes starting to split both front spring pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 302,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bushes starting to split both front spring pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 302,084 miles

Central Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bushes starting to split on both front spring pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 300,459 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 300,406 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering locking device missing hub end of drag link (2.1.3 (d))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings O/S/F STEERING ARM AT BACK OF HUB LOOSE (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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C261 LJN is a 1986 Mercedes Unknown in Green with a 3,782cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C261 LJN registered?

C261 LJN is a 1986 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 14 April 1986.

Is C261 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C261 LJN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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