MOT Status
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127,177 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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)
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)
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)
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)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
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)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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