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C294 LOH

1986 Mercedes-benz 300

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,046 mi
Last recorded66,046 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 300100,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC294 LOH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 66,046 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 65,126 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 65,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 60,700 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 57,526 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 54,602 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion front inner wing/ chassis area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 54,602 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated transmission coupling perished/worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe left rear mounting worn causing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion front inner wing/ chassis area

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear wheels difficult to turn / possible binding from brakes

Pass 8 Apr 2020 54,369 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 53,348 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,240 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 52,010 miles

All spring starting to corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 51,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all steering/suspension joint gaiters perrished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,827 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,481 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,020 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 41,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,460 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,928 miles

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 30 Apr 2008 38,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front suspension lower arm getting corroded.

Slight fluid leak from steering box.

Pass 9 May 2007 38,394 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 25 Apr 2007 38,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyre s/walls perished

n/s/r foot brake assy. binding slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2006 37,909 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

minor exhaust leak from centre silencer

offside wiperblade starting to split at ends

ofside washerjet partially blocked

slight binding on offside rear brake

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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C294 LOH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300 in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C294 LOH, 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 C294 LOH registered?

C294 LOH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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