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C282 LOX

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Gold Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,854 mi
Last recorded125,854 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC282 LOX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2007 125,854 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 121,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2005 114,263 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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C282 LOX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Gold with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C282 LOX, 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 C282 LOX registered?

C282 LOX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 3 February 1986.

Is C282 LOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C282 LOX shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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