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CGZ 6218

1987 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,774 mi
Last recorded91,774 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 300101,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 6218
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,774 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis n/s and o/s (6.1.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 91,774 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis n/s and o/s (6.1.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,769 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body in general poor condition

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 91,766 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body in general poor condition

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 91,758 miles

corrosion on o/s sill

damage to windscreen

oil leak on sump ?

Pass 29 May 2012 91,723 miles

corrosion on o/s sill

damage to windscreen

oil leak on sump

Pass 13 May 2011 91,657 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Corrosion in OSF wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 91,559 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2009 91,433 miles

damage to windscreen corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r wheelarches

Pass 29 Apr 2008 91,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 91,171 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 91,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear, nearside front, offside front tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2005 90,859 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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CGZ 6218 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CGZ 6218, 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 CGZ 6218 registered?

CGZ 6218 is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is CGZ 6218 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGZ 6218 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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