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C2 SKJ

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,177 mi
Last recorded127,177 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 SKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 127,177 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 127,175 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch near roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch near roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 127,166 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 125,174 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 125,172 miles

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 123,858 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides very rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop link slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear arch, at rear of arch small hole both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 121,639 miles

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

Nearside Front drop link slight play

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner arch at the rear rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 121,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front drop link slight play

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner arch at the rear rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 119,912 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,021 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 119,021 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both sides (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 117,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 117,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking front to back fuel pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,390 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 112,250 miles

Corrosion to front brake ferrules

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to exhaust and slight leak near centre silencers

Both front tyres perishing

Corrosion to rear brake pipes above axle

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perishing

Oil leak Engine area ()

Oil leak Power steering box ()

Oil leak Rear differential OS ()

Play in steering system detected at steering wheel. Slight play in steering joints

Pass 14 Oct 2016 109,885 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to power steering pipes

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

Front tyres perishing in sidewalls

Oil leak differential

Possible brake fluid leak over servo

Power steering leak - pump area

Slight play in rear suspension joints

Slight play in steering mechanism - across car under engine

Pass 9 Oct 2015 105,584 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 105,584 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 102,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 102,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 98,683 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,683 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,435 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 May 2011 91,306 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 91,079 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 90,269 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 90,106 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 89,364 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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C2 SKJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,572 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 C2 SKJ, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C2 SKJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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