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C6 BWH

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,119 mi
Last recorded91,119 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 BWH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 91,119 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,107 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 90,005 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 90,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 90,000 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 90,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 90,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 90,000 miles

n/s handbrake cable, outer cover deteriorated.

o/s/r brake disc outer face slightly pitted

Fail 1 May 2013 90,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s handbrake cable, outer cover deteriorated.

o/s/r brake disc outer face slightly pitted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,000 miles

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

n/s handbrake cable outer cover corroded

o/s/r brake disc outer face slightly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 90,000 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s handbrake cable outer cover corroded

o/s/r brake disc outer face slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,000 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 90,000 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM MANIFOLD AREA

Pass 23 Mar 2009 90,000 miles

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM MANIFOLD AREA

Fail 17 Mar 2008 90,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 90,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 90,000 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 90,000 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 90,000 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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C6 BWH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C6 BWH, 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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What year was C6 BWH registered?

C6 BWH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 19 November 1987.

Is C6 BWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 BWH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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